Person Centered Theory A theory basing on concepts from humanistic psychology‚ also known as the “third force” in Psychotherapy by Carl Rogers‚ Person Centered Theory started its journey in the Psychotherapy field in the early 1940s‚ in which‚ according to Corey (2009‚ p.165)‚ “stands out as one of the most influential figures in revolutionizing the direction of counseling theory and practice”‚ as that was a period of time when Psychotherapy was practiced in an approach whereby the therapists
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PCT Essay 1 Running head: AN ILLUSTRATION OF PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY What do you consider to be the strengths and weaknesses of the person-centered approach? What concepts and methods might build effective bonds with clients? Discuss any shortcomings in staying with this orientation. Word Count: 2214 * * i ¦* / PCT Essay 2 Abstract This essay would attempt to explain the fundamental concepts and therapeutic methodologies that might build effective bonds with clients
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Person-centered therapy (PCT)‚ which is also known as client-centered‚ non-directive‚ or Rogerian therapy‚ is an approach to counseling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client‚ with the therapist taking a non directive role. Two primary goals of PCT are increased self-esteem and greater openness to experience. Some of the related changes that this form of therapy seeks to foster in clients include closer agreement between the client’s idealized
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Personal Model Of Helping – Person-Centered Theory My personal view of helping someone is based upon my own past experiences for both myself and my observation of others. Person-centered therapy may not work as well with people who find it complicated to discuss issues about themselves or have a mental illness that misrepresents their perceptions of reality. However‚ I believe that Person Centered Counseling is an approach which emphasizes the clients responsibility to take control of their own
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Evaluate the claim that Person-centered Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients. Introduction Person-centered therapy is just one of over more than 300 different types of psychotherapy treatments available to clients‚ illustrated by Holmes and Lindley (1989) as ranging from Active Analytical Psychotherapy to Zaraleya Psychoenergetic Technique. Over the years‚ these varying schools of thought have not always seen eye to eye with emphasis being placed on differences
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most of what Maslow believed‚ but added that for a person to "grow"‚ they need an environment that provides them with genuinness (openness and self-disclosure)‚ acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard)‚ and empathy (being listened to and understood). Without these‚ relationships and healthy personalities will not develop as they should‚ much like a tree will not grow without sunlight and water. Rogers believed that every person can achieve their goals‚ wishes and desires in life
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Person-Centered Therapy Carl Rogers developed Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) in the 1940s (Rogers & Maslow‚ 2008). PCT can be used with individuals‚ group settings‚ or within family therapy. PCT is a way of supporting and working with people within a mind frame of an humanistic approach. The process behind PCT involves active listening‚ thinking together‚ sharing ideas between practitioner and client‚ and the therapist being nondirective and supportive within PCT sessions. PCT puts the client at
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are numerous theories that can be used together to make an efficient therapist and provide results for the clients. The person centered theory is designed to focus on humanism‚ human potential‚ conditions of worth‚ orgasmic valuing‚ the fully functioning person‚ and phenomenological perspective (Seligman & Reichenberg‚ 2010). There are three core values in the person centered theory‚ these are extremely important in the output of clinician-client relationships and facilitating change for positive
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Running Head: Client Centered Approach - Assignment 1 - Case Assignment Client Centered Approach – Assignment 1 – Case Assignment Nancy E. Webb Case Management Program 560-501 McMaster University Emily Jones attended the CCAC in person and requested assistance in finding Long Term Placement Services for her 94 year old father. A case manager sat with Emily and was informed that the client resides in a rural area of Renfrew County in a large turn of the century farmhouse. The primary
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Person Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy Person Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy Acquired Skills I have learned that my role as a therapist is not to bring in a client‚ but to enroll and engage the client in a therapeutic relationship. Thus‚ creating room for the client’s current state and allow room to change. The emphasis of fairness and impartial treatment as the therapist gives the client the ability to recognize and understand their problems
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