Reaction Paper 2: Person-Centered Therapy Counseling Theories Reaction Paper 2: Person- Centered Therapy Reaction Paper: The theory I have chosen to write about is‚ person-centered therapy by Carl Rogers. The two concepts that will be discussed are: Three core attributes and to help client loosen rigid perceptions and make better decisions. Adolescents will be the population I’ll be focusing on. The reason I have choose adolescents to work with for the two concepts three core
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Running Head: Compare and Contrast Paper Compare and Contrast: Psychoanalytic and Person-Centered Therapies Leslie A. White Central Missouri State University ` The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the differences and similarities associated with Carl Roger’s Client-centered theory and Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic theory. The focus of the comparisons will fall into the three main topic areas: that of optimal personality development‚ that of the nature of
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I would apply Person centered therapy in the practice of recovery coaching. Person Centered therapy suggests that any client‚ no matter what the problem or dilemma they are facing‚ can improve without being taught anything specific by the therapist‚ once the client accepts and respects themselves (Shaffer‚
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Carl Rogers and evaluation of person – centered therapy Introduction Carl Ransom Rogers is “the most influential psychologist in American history” according to Kirchenbaum & Henderson (1989). According to study made in 2002 by Haggbloom et al. using multiple criteria‚ Carl Rogers is the sixth most eminent psychologist of the 20th century and second‚ among clinicians‚ after Sigmund Freud. He is widely known as a founder of client – centred therapy. He was honoured for his pioneering research
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PERSON CENTRED THERAPY AND FEMINIST THERAPY In looking at comparing person centred therapy with feminist perspectives I first thought that they were quite similar. However‚ with further research I discovered that in fact they are quite different approaches to therapy. In this essay I will compare and contrast both of these approaches to therapy. I will pay particular attention to key concepts‚ therapeutic goals‚ theory of change‚ the therapeutic relationship and situations where the therapies
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behaviourism and psychoanalysis therapies‚ person-centered therapy has revolutionised the direction of counselling theory and practice. As the name implies‚ person-centered approach views clients as the ultimate agents for self-change. It assumes that humans are essentially positively motivated and can be trusted to make their own decisions to shape‚ direct and take responsibility for the way they live their lives. Since its conceptualization by Carl Rogers‚ person-centered therapy has yield successful treatment
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While traditional therapeutic approaches can and are helpful‚ feminist therapy is distinct in its addressing the role of gender in psychological distress. Gender is a reality that shapes our behavior. Our world is organized through its influence. Feminist therapy recognizes that environmental pressures affect a woman’s identity. Women live in a world dominated by males and masculine patterns of thought and behavior‚ or the patriarchy. Until recently‚ studies of human behavior were almost always
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Carl Roger‚ Person-Centered Therapy (P.C.T) Introduction to the Theories of Counseling (GSC 584) Essay 1 ESSAY 1 The theory that I chose to use is Client Centered Therapy. The C.C.T. Was developed by Carl Rogers in the 40’s and 50’s. Carl Rogers was born January 8‚ 1902 in Oak Park‚ Illinois. His therapy is a non-directive therapy also known as Rogerian therapy or client centered therapy. Like Psychotherapy that places responsibility
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Principles and Philosophy of Person-Centered Therapy. Client-centered therapy was developed more than seventy years ago by Carl Rogers‚ whom many therapists considered the most influential psychotherapist in history. In Rogers later years‚ he changed the name to person-centered therapy due to his concern with humanity; including families‚ businesses and education. In this type of therapy‚ the therapist conveys empathy‚ acceptance‚ value and unconditional support rather than providing specific
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Person-centered Therapy: Theory Summary: Carol Rogers fostered the idea of person-centered therapy. Person-centered therapy holds the idea that in order for change to occur there must be three attributes of the therapist: congruence‚ unconditional positive regard‚ and an accurate empathetic understanding (Corey‚ 2013‚ p. 178). If these three attributes are present‚ the client has the best climate for growth. The client-therapist relationship must be healthy in order for a positive counseling outcome
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