Person Centred Therapy.

Person-centred counselling has its roots in the theory pioneered by Carl Rogers (1902-1987). It is a humanistic approach.

Rogers believed in the empowerment of the client, the importance of helping the client to see their own strengths and allowing them to recognise their potential to heal and develop positively. The main ideas behind person-centred therapy are based on the concept that all human beings are born good, with the ability to achieve their full potential.

Rogers also believed that when given the ‘right conditions’ we can begin to solve our own problems and heal personal psychological wounds.
These conditions are called the ‘core conditions’ consisting of:
• Empathy – true awareness and perception of another’s private world.
• Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) – a consistent attitude of acceptance and value, whatever the client’s behaviour.
• Congruence- an honest, open response to the client.

The Person-Centred approach does not work with the subconscious, it emphasises an honest, caring counselling relationship, concentrating on the ‘here and now’, with the counsellor helping the client to discover solutions within him/herself.
The relationship between client and counsellor is non-judgemental which should lead to a relaxed, caring and less threatening environment. The client/counsellor relationship is important and the client should be ‘prized’.

Comments

[Rose]

Could you help me to apply Carl Rogers 19 propositions to different case studies or where can i find more info. on his propositions.