Client-Centered Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl R. Rogers, emphasizing the individual's subjective experience and innate growth potential. It relies on the therapist's empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard to support clients in their self-directed healing and personal development. The approach has evolved into the Person-Centered Approach, extending its principles to various interpersonal contexts and highlighting the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship for self-actualization.
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This approach focuses on the unique perspective of each person, including their thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Therapist Qualities
Empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard are essential for facilitating psychological growth and healing
This belief in an innate drive for growth and self-realization guides the therapist's role in creating a supportive environment
The therapist prioritizes the client's ability to find their own solutions through non-directive techniques
Active Listening
The therapist creates an environment of active listening, empathy, and genuine interaction to promote self-awareness and personal responsibility
Non-Judgmental Space
Clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and beliefs without fear of judgment, fostering self-awareness and personal responsibility
This approach emphasizes the need for unconditional positive regard from others for individuals to develop a congruent self-concept and achieve self-actualization
Rogers identified congruence and incongruence as critical factors in an individual's psychological health, with congruence promoting self-acceptance and incongruence leading to distress and dysfunctional behaviors
The therapist provides empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to create a supportive environment for clients to trust their inner experiences and progress toward self-actualization
A therapeutic relationship characterized by mutual understanding and acceptance is crucial for successful therapy
The client's awareness of their incongruence is necessary for the therapeutic process
Congruence, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Empathic Understanding
The therapist's demonstration of these qualities is crucial for establishing a transformative therapeutic alliance
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______ Therapy, created by ______ in the ______, emphasizes the individual's personal view of their world.
Client-Centered
Carl R. Rogers
1950s
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Role of therapist in Client-Centered Therapy
Facilitate supportive, nonjudgmental environment for self-directed growth.
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Client vs. Patient in therapeutic context
Emphasizes active participation and autonomy of the individual in therapy.
