Person Centered Theory

Question 1

What is the basic philosophy of Person Centered Theory?

Answer 1

Positive view of people 
Become fully functional 
Difference from initial meeting 
Trust in self 
Moves client towards awareness

Question 2

What are the key concepts of Person Centered Theory?

Answer 2

Attention given to present moment and experiencing and expressing feelings

• faith and trust in the client
• congruence of ideal self and real self

Question 3

How is the therapeutic relationship in Person Centered Theory?

Answer 3

Relationship is primary importance
Empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness
(therapist serve as a role model for clients to be able to model this for other relationships)
Active listening

Question 4

What are some techniques used in Person-Centered Theory?

Answer 4

Being there for the client
Moment to moment
Being present in the session
Active listening 
not probing, not interpretation, not case history

Question 5

How can Person-Centered Theory be applied? (settings)

Answer 5

Individual & group counseling
Initial stages of crisis intervention work
Diverse cultural background

Question 6

What are some limitations in Person-Centered Theory?

Answer 6

Therapist could seem to passive & active

Many clients need for greater direction, more structure, more techniques

Question 7

What are the goals of Person-Centered Theory?

Answer 7

Create a safe environment for clients to self-explore
Trust in self-openness
Self-directive- pointing them in the right direction