Person- Centered Therapy

Question 1

Key Figures

Answer 1

Carl Rogers
noticing and pulling out clients strengths
assisting clients in becoming self aware
client is the center of therapy

Question 2

View of Human Nature

Answer 2

humans trustworthy/positive
given right conditions-move forward creative nature
self- actualization

Question 3

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 3

5. Physiological Needs- Food/ water/warmth
6. Saftey Needs
7. Belongingness and Love Needs
8. Esteem Needs
9. Self Actualization- achieving ones full potential

Question 4

This Theory…

Answer 4

puts client in control and come to own conclusions

focus on the whole person

Question 5

Emphasizes

Answer 5

clients strive for self- actualization

counselors creation of growth promoting climate

Question 6

(3) Core Conditions to Promote Growth

Answer 6

1. Congruence
2. Unconditional Postive Regard
3. Accurate Empathetic Understanding

Question 7

1. Congruence

Answer 7

Genuineness or realness; openly express their own feelings; communication with the client is done with careful reflection

Question 8

2.Unconditional Postive Regard

Answer 8

Acceptance and deep, genuine caring for the client; non-judgmental attitude; “I’ll accept you as you are.”

Question 9

3. Accurate Empathetic Understanding

Answer 9

The ability to deeply grasp the subjective world of another person in the here and now

Question 10

6 Primary Conditions for change to occur

Answer 10

1. client and counselor in contact
2. client experience incongruence in life
3. therapist is congruent in relationship
4. unconditional positive regard
5. empathy for client
6. communication to client minimal

Question 11

Incongruence

Answer 11

one’s feelings are not in sync with one’s thoughts an behaviors
Anxiety will ensue until the incongruence is settled