Humanistic Theories Flashcards
Humanistic Therapies
Focus on self-development, growth, and responsibilities. Help individuals recognize their strengths, creativity, and choice in the “here and now.”
Humanistic - Existential Therapy
Explore the meaning of certain issues through a philosophical perspective, not a technique-based approach.
Humanistic - Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt = whole; focuses on the whole of the individual experience, including thoughts, actions and feelings. Key aspect is gaining self-awareness in the ‘here and now.’
Humanistic - Human Givens Psychotherapy
Described as bio-psycho-social approach to therapy. Basic assumption is that humans have innate needs (givens) that need to be met for mental well-being.
Humanistic - Person-centered (or client-centered) Therapy
Focus on individual’s self-worth and values. Being valued as a person without being judged, can help an individual to accept who they are and to reconnect with themselves.
Humanistic - Psychosynthesis
Aims to discover a higher, spiritual level of consciousness.
Humanistic - Reality Therapy
Focus on ‘here and now’ rather than issues from the past. Theory by William Glasser is that individuals in mental distress are not suffering from mental illness, but from a socially universal human condition, because their basic psychological needs have not been met.
Humanistic - Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Focus on what the individual wants to receive rather than historical problems. Therapists ask questions to help individuals uncover their own strengths and resources. Can be especially helpful for individuals who are goal-oriented and want to change.
Humanistic - Transactional Analysis
Theory of three ego-states: parent, adult child. By recognizing ego-states, TA attempts to analyze how individuals communicate, and identify what interaction is needed for a better outcome.
Humanistic - Transpersonal Psychology
‘Beyond the personal.’ Discover the person who transcends the individual’s body, age, appearance, culture, etc.
