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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Person-Centred Approach by Carl Rogers According to Gatongi (2007) Person centred approach is a theory that was invented by Carl Rogers in the 1940s. This type of therapy diverged from a traditional model of therapy as expected and moved towards a non-directive‚ empathic approach that empowers and motivates the client in a therapeutic process. The therapy is based on Rogers’ belief that every human being strives for the capacity to fulfil his/herself own potential. Person centred therapy is also
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Explain the importance of closing a session Each counselling session is likely to be emotive which will leave the client vulnerable to the outside world of the counselling room. Since some difficult topics are likely to be discussed and the client is likely to express a variety of emotions‚ it can be hard to bring a session to an end. Sometimes it can feel that the timing of the endings is insensitive to the clients needs. It is extremely important to summarise accurately and sensitively to confirm
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2489 words Evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients. ‘Person-centred therapy’ is a description given to the humanistic approach to counselling originally developed by Carl Rogers in the mid-twentieth century. In order to evaluate the claim that this approach offers everything a therapist needs to treat any client‚ it is necessary to understand both the content of Rogers’ ideas and also their context: where they came from‚ how
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“The first element could be called genuineness‚ realness‚ or congruence. The more the therapist is himself or herself in the relationship‚ putting up no professional front or personal facade‚ the greater is the likelihood that the client will change and grow in a constructive manner. This means that the therapist is openly being the feelings and attitudes that are flowing within at the moment. The term “transparent” catches the flavor of this condition: the therapist makes himself or herself transparent
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For the purpose of this essay I shall be outlining Carl Rogers Person-Centred approach and Gerard Egan’s Skilled Helper Model in relation to my experience partaking in group sessions as both a helper and a client during the course of the practical assignment task. The objective of this essay is to identify my growing edge and to demonstrate how I can develop as an effective and ethical skilled helper from my experience partaking in group sessions. It was quite difficult playing the part as both
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What measures does your school have in place for ensuring that a child-centred approach is employed during any safeguarding issues? (You may wish to refer to your school’s Child Protection or Safeguarding policy). The child centred approach to safeguarding means that the child is involved in the process‚ meetings and asked their opinions. Their views and feelings are taken on‚ and sometimes challenged‚ as they would an adult. This means children develop the ability to discuss their views openly
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References: BACP. (2010) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Leicestershire: BACP. Bond‚ T. (2010) Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action. (3rd ed.) London: Sage. Tolan‚ J. (2009) Skills in Person-Centred counselling & Psychotherapy. London: Sage.
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WB2 – exercise 14 If an issue of challenging behaviour occurs within the Home‚ staff should try techniques to calm the situation to prevent any further disruption and try to identify any triggers. These techniques may include music therapy‚ relaxation therapy‚ complementary therapies and multi-sensory environments. Staff should receive training on these areas and techniques so that if a situation does arise‚ they’re equipped with information and confidence to handle the issues without any further
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Implement Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care CU2623 1.1 The purpose of “Person-centred values” is to ensure that the service user needing care is placed at the very centre of the decision making process about their life‚ the services and support they want and need. 1.2 The service user is always placed in the centre of the planning of the care programme required‚ in that they will always be consulted and that there views will always come first. Therefore the plan is made for
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