...what Person Centred Therapy (PCT) is and I will look at the origins of this therapy with particular reference to Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers and examine the fundamental elements necessary for the therapy to be seen as patient centred. I will compare the benefits and disadvantages of Person-Centred Therapy and try to establish whether a therapist can treat all clients effectively using just the one approach or whether it is more beneficial to the client for the therapist to use a more multi-disciplinary approach. To be able to discuss this subject, it is important to describe first what we mean when discussing PCT. Person-Centred Therapy, also known as client-centred, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client, with the therapist taking a non-directive role. PCT emphasises person to person relationship between the therapist and client and focuses on the clientâs point of view; through active listening the therapist tries This essay is intended to explore the statement that Person-centered therapy offers therapists all they need to treat clients. In order to do this I intend to further explore the opinions of other individuals practicing and researching counseling therapies. My first thoughts are that if the Person centered approach was sufficient, there might not have been such a great variety of other approaches such as Cognitive therapy, Existential...
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...Carl Rogers (1902- 1987), theory is described as a humanistic personality theory, that there is always an emphasis on personal growth. Rogers believed that all living organisms are born well and that they are motivated to grow and develop in a positive way (Atkinson, 1981). A concise description in this essay will explain Rogers’s theory of personality, and the difference approaches that he uses to define between a fully functioning individual and low functioning individual. It will then describe the approaches Rogers used in his client-centered –therapy. Rogers gives a detailed account of what he thought to be the most beneficial part of therapy, which is the relationship between client and therapist. It will give an account of both strengths and weaknesses found in both his theory and therapy. Carl Rogers’s theory of personality is a clinical theory based on years of dealing with clients (Pecitelli, 1996). In Rogers opinion the core of a “man’s nature is essentially positive”, and he is a “trustworthy organism” (Pecitelli, 1996). These beliefs are reflected in his theory of personality. His entire theory is built on a “single force of life”, in which he calls the actualising tendencies. It can be defined as the built in motivation present in every life form to develop its potentials to the fullest extent possible. The tendency is constructive, directional and is present in every living being (Atkinson, 1981). The key structural concept of his theory is the self. The self...
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...Evaluate the claim that Person-Centered Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients Person-centered therapy, 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 nondirective role. Developed in the 1930s by the American psychologist Carl Rogers, client-centered therapy departed from the typically formal, detached role of the therapist emphasized in psychoanalysis and other forms of treatment. Rogers believed that therapy should take place in a supportive environment created by a close personal relationship between client and therapist. Rogers's introduction of the term "client" rather than "patient" expresses his rejection of the traditionally hierarchical relationship between therapist and client and his view of them as equals. In person-centered therapy, the client determines the general direction of therapy, while the therapist seeks to increase the client's insight and self-understanding through informal clarifying questions. This essay will evaluate this type of therapy to establish if it is the only therapy needed by therapist to treat their clients. Rogers was a humanistic therapist which differed greatly from other approaches at that time which were based on the psychodynamic ideas of Freud, Carl Yung, Alfred Adler and others. Person Centred Therapy is not active, challenging...
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...“Evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist is all that he / she will need to treat clients” In order to evaluate the claim that Person-Centred Therapy is all that is needed for a therapist to treat their clients, it is first necessary to look at the Therapy as a concept and the basic premise on which its theories rest, before looking at how this model effects change in the client, and then considering whether this approach is enough to achieve results in all types of client problems or whether indeed it is found to be somewhat lacking in its effectiveness for some or all cases along with some criticisms voiced by other writers and therapists who follow alternative models as a preference. . The Person-Centred or “Rogerian” model as it is sometimes referred to, was developed by an American, Carl Rogers (Jan 8 1902 – Feb 4 1987) who was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. He was a humanist thinker and believed that all people are fundamentally good. He also believed that people have a self actualising tendency, or a desire to fulfil their own potential and become the best people they can be. He worked as a psychotherapist for most of his adult life and in developing his model he made some key assumptions. He believed that all individuals are capable of exercising free will and that human beings are basically good and if given the opportunity they will always strive towards goodness...
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...one can use. The difference is, every person is different. Every situation people experience is unique to the individual. To be effective in the business of helping others, the professional needs to have the knowledge to access the right tools for the right situation. In this paper, team A will introduce some of the most often used tools and the real world situation they may need to be used in. These therapies include: cognitive behavioral therapy, individual psychotherapy, person-centered therapy, and medication with and without therapy. This paper is a culmination of research done by each member of the team, expressing one article or real world topic. First, the team would like to define each therapy represented. According to the web site www.medterms.com, cognitive behavior (CBT) is a short-term psychotherapy based on the concept that the way one thinks about things affects how we feel about things emotionally. The focus is on present thinking, behavior, and communication, rather than the past and teaches problem-solving skills. One way to do this is with a technique called grounding. Stating the basic facts surrounding the individual without attaching any emotion to the surrounding can help “ground” a person into focusing on the here and now. Person-centered therapy is, (also known as client-centered or Rogerian therapy), according to www.minddisorders.com, focuses on the client taking responsibility for their own therapy. The therapist is non-directive. ...
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...Introduction Gestalt therapy, which was founded by Fritz and Laura Perls in the 1940s, teaches the therapists and their clients the phenomenological awareness method, where feeling, perceiving and acting are differentiated from interpreting and rearranging the pre-existing attitudes. Gestalt therapists and clients’ dialogue, thus communicating their phenomenological perspectives, and their differences in perceptions form the basis and focus of experimentation and continued dialogue. The desired outcome of the therapy process is for the client to become aware of their actions, how they are acting, and the ways they can change their actions and learn to accept and appreciate themselves. Here, the emphasis is mainly on the process rather than the content of the therapy, that is, what is happening rather than what is being discussed. Gestalt therapy was mainly considered for adults. However, Violet Oaklander (2007) says that it is also suitable to be applied to children since it involves the body and the senses, all of which fit the therapeutic works with the children. The purpose of this paper is to formulate a response in the manner a Gestalt therapist would work with children of ages between 4 and 12. Here, the general and Gestalt literature is explored, synthesized and evaluated on working with this particular population, their specific needs and particular ethical challenges that may emerge while working with them. A comparison is offered on how different modalities with the...
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...Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy embodies several theoretical and practical approaches, with its foundation forming in the 1950’s with the introduction of behavior therapy (Vonk & Early, 2009). Cognitive Therapy is described as “a set of therapeutic procedures (Beck, 2011), developed by Aaron T. Beck, emerging in the 1960’s (Walsh, 2013, p.172) and forming a “popular, effective basis for intervention by social workers” (Walsh, 2013, p. 172). Cognitive Therapy later restructured into cognitive-behavioral therapy which implemented, “A structured, short-term, present-oriented psychotherapy for depressions, directed toward solving current problems and modifying dysfunctional thinking and behavioral” (Beck, 2011, p.3). The use of daily affirmations and sharing positive messages through the use of self-talk and visual examination are techniques that embody the practice and approach of CBT (Halbur & Halbur, 2011, p. 70). These techniques assist in helping the client understand what people think about them and how...
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...quotes to the author. Plagiarism in an assessment offence (see actions Section 11: Regulations of the Student Course Handbook, pp. 78-81). 1st Marker 2nd Marker Agreed Mark 1st Marker 2nd Marker Agreed Mark Student Declaration: "I declare that the work submitted is my own" Section C Tutor’s Comments A qualitative analysis of Carl Rogers famous interview with Gloria, encountering the basic principles of the client centered approach. Abstract This paper is a qualitative analysis of the famous Carl Rogers interview with Gloria filmed in 1964 in the United States of America. The basic concepts of the client centered theory and therapy will also be encountered in addition to an evaluation of the necessity and importance of the core conditions in the counseling process. Introduction Person centered theory is regarded as one of the most influential theories of counseling and therapy since its development in the 1940s. With the development of the person centered theory its originator Carl Rogers revolutionized the field of psychotherapy. He believed that people are capable of solving their own problems when the right conditions...
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...needs are met. Abraham Maslow explained in the Hierarchy of needs that an individual’s needs must be met in a specific order before the individual can reach full potential or self-actualization. Full potential is not reached until the individual has fulfilled physical needs such as hunger, safety, belonging, and self-esteem. Individuals that do not have the ability to fulfill the hierarchy of needs often display personality that is unhealthy or dysfunctional. Rogers and Maslow Carl Rogers created the idea of person-centered therapy which shares a few similarities with Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In person-centered therapy, the client sets their own path of therapy. The client comes up with goals and how they plan to obtain the goals. Maslow proposed everyone has needs that must be met before an individual betters themselves; however, person-centered therapy allows an individual to lack in some needs while developing their personality traits. Person-centered therapy does not focus on individual differences in clients. Maslow focuses on individual development in addition to development as a whole. Maslow believed an individual needs to fulfill the needs at the bottom level before they can move on to the next level of need. He defined our basic or physiological needs as water, food, and shelter. After this need is met, an individual begins working on their safety needs. Feeling safe at home and...
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...Play Therapy Introduction It is very normal for children to play, that’s what they do. Although play time is fun time, it can also serve a much need purpose, to allow a child to express their thoughts and feelings. Through play a child can often better communicate than with language, they are able to express their emotions and communicate difficulties without having to verbally speak to anyone. Many of the children which have utilized play therapy are those who do not have the words to express the situations they are in, they are not capable of correctly describing incidents which have occurred and usually are unable to express their feelings, describe their thoughts or perceptions of the world in which they live. Children who are exposed and have used play therapy seem to be able to develop more fulfilling relationships, become more resilient and facilitate emotional literacy and more importantly are able to communicate in a healthier way (BAPT, 2008). “It is an effective therapy that helps children modify their behaviors, clarify their self-concept and build healthy relationships. Theories and practices surrounding play differ within each Child Psychotherapy tradition. However, each tradition is connected by the central proposition that play transmits and communicates the child’s experiences, desires, thoughts and emotions” (2008) Important Contributors There have been many important contributors to the use of Play Therapy. Play therapy by no means is new; in...
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...Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1930) Known as the “Founder of modern psychology” and the first laboratory in the world that as dedicated to experimental psychology Edward Titchener (1867-1927) His ideas were heavily influenced by Wundt’s theory of voluntarisms and his ideas (the passive and active combinations of element of elements of consciousness respectively) he attempted to classify the structures of the mind in a way a chemist breaks down chemicals into the component parts. William James (1842-1910) Psychologist and philosopher, and was recognized for writing the principles of psychology, which is considered to be a monumental work in history of psychology. Known for the James-Lange Theory, according to James and emotion is simply the minds interpretation of certain physiological processes that occur as a response to certain stimuli. Functionalism Functionalism was the psychology school of thought that followed structuralism and moved away from focusing on the structure of the mind to a concern with how the conscious is related to behavior. Sigmund Frued (1856-1939) Known as “The Father Of Psychoanalysis”, a method for treating psychological pathology by means of dialogue between the patient and the Psychoanalyst. He was also known for proposing a theory of personality based on the stages of psychosexual development. Ivan Pavlov (1849 - 1936) He is best known for his work describing the psychological phenomenon he also laid the foundation for Behaviorism...
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...Paper on the Psychoanalytical, Existential, and Person Centered Therapies BSHS 312 February 6, 2012 Paula Krasselt Comparison and Contrast of the Psychoanalytical, Existential, and Person Centered Therapies Throughout the centuries, different methods and techniques have been developed to help enhance the quality of therapy for people who suffer from different types of behaviors. Many theories about how and what therapy is and most effective techniques have also been sought out and applied. These include psychoanalytical, existential, and person-centered therapies. All have different techniques with yet the same goal is to find a cure and treat the individual’s issue. Through the years clinicians have found one to be more effective than another, and some of the therapies have been modified or enhanced to better treat a client. Psychoanalytical therapy allows patients to cope and understand experiences, whether traumatic or sad. It allows for their experiences to be coped with and to treat the effect of current behavior and feelings due to the experience that the patient has endured. Psychoanalytical therapy looks in-depth at the conscious and unconscious feelings of the patient. Existential therapy is more of a philosophical method of treatment. It allows for the patient to face and accept the inevitable. These patients can be experiencing a difficult way of accepting death or difficult life events. Existential therapy has been studied and evaluated by different philosophers...
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...Compare and Contrast Paper Frank A. Daniels JR Liberty University 169567 Thesis In my reading I find that Dr. Crabb is very intriguing a very intellectual writer and has a way of convincing the reader with his philosophies. I will discuss the four perspectives: Goal of Christian Counseling, Basic Concepts, Basic Strategy, and Developing a Counseling Program in the local Church as recorded in Effective Biblical Counseling. Then will Compare and Contrast the assigned articles listed in the course. Goal of Christian Counseling Dr. Crabb, stated, “many of us place top priority not on becoming Christ like in the middle of our problems but on finding happiness. People want to be happy but the paradoxical truth is that you will never be happy if you are concerned primarily with becoming happy. Your goal must be in every circumstance to respond biblically, to put the Lord first, to seek to behave, as He would want you to. The wonderful truth is that as we devote all our energies to the task of becoming what Christ wants us to be, He fills us with joy unspeakable and peace far surpassing what the world offers. We must reject the goal of becoming happy and adopt the goal of becoming more like the Lord” (Crabb, 1977, p20). Most people look for happiness in tangible things that you can feel touch or see and still find that they are coming up short and unhappy after the high has settled...
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...In this work I will define what Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) is and will look at the origins of this therapy with particular reference to Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers and will examine the fundamental elements necessary for the therapy to be seen as patient centred. I will compare the advantages and disadvantages of Person-Centred Therapy and try to establish whether a therapist can treat all clients effectively using just the one approach or whether it is more beneficial to the client for the therapist to use a more multi-disciplinary approach. To be able to discuss this subject, it is important to describe first what we mean when discussing PCT. Person-Centred Therapy, also known as client-centred, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy that places much of the responsibility for the treatment process on the client, with the therapist taking a non-directive role. PCT emphasises person to person relationship between the therapist and client and focuses on the client’s point of view; through active listening the therapist tries to understand the client’s present issues and emotions. In PCT the client determines the direction, course, speed and length of the treatment and the therapist helps increase the client’s insight and self-understanding. A person whose name is given to this approach is Carl Ransom Rogers. He was an influential American psychologist, who, along with Abraham Maslow, was the founder of the humanist approach...
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...Psychology, Other - Year 2 Person-Centered model of helping Prepare a response on a Person-Centered model of helping. I need suggestions, information and ideas for each section in this task to help get me started. TASK: You must integrate your learning from the course and discuss how and why you have, at this point in your development, formed your viewpoint(s). Your response must include the following elements: 1. Presentation of the Person-Centered model 2. Your view of helping and how your chosen model fits within your viewpoint 3. The relationship between the clinician and the participant as it relates to Person-Centered model 4. Techniques or approaches to change as indicated in the Person-Centered model 5. The kinds of problems that can be addressed with Person-Centered model 6. The population(s) that this Person-Centeredmodel can help 7. Limitations and strengths of the Person-Centeredmodel 8. Multicultural issues related to the Person-Centeredmodel Paper must show adequate understanding of the material presented in the workshop, and reflect your ability to integrate and synthesize the course material. • Created: • Jun 01, 2009 11:15 am • Solution By Expert: • Departed Expert Solutiongo to problem One approach to help you with an assignment like this one is to address each question, which you can then draw on for your final copy. This is the approach that this response takes. I also attached a helpful APA resource. Let's take...
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