ROGERS Flashcards
What is Actualizing Tendency?
The inherent drive of every person to develop their capabilities and achieve their full potential. This is the core motivation behind all human behavior according to Rogers.
Example sentence: The actualizing tendency is what pushes individuals to strive for personal growth.
Define Self-Concept.
The organized, consistent set of perceptions and beliefs about oneself. Includes how we see ourselves (self-image) and what we aspire to be (ideal self).
Additional information: Self-concept plays a crucial role in shaping our behavior and interactions with others.
What is Congruence?
When a person’s self-concept is aligned with their experiences. This means being true to oneself.
Example sentence: Achieving congruence involves aligning one’s self-image with their actual experiences.
What is Incongruence?
When there is a mismatch between self-concept and experiences, leading to feelings of discomfort and anxiety.
Example sentence: Incongruence can result in internal conflict and a sense of dissonance.
Define Unconditional Positive Regard.
Accepting and valuing a person without conditions or judgment.
Role in Therapy: Helps individuals feel free to explore and accept their true selves without fear of rejection.
What are Conditions of Worth?
Beliefs that we must meet certain conditions to be valued by others. These can lead to incongruence.
Example sentence: Overcoming conditions of worth is essential for achieving self-acceptance.
What is Empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Role in Therapy: Essential for creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel understood.
Define Authenticity.
Being genuine and transparent with one’s feelings.
Role in Therapy: Therapists must be authentic to build trust and model openness for their clients.
What is the Client-Centered Approach?
The therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and experience. The client is considered the best authority on their own experience.
Important point: The therapist’s role is to facilitate an environment where the client can explore and understand their feelings without direction or judgment.
What are the Three Core Conditions for the Therapeutic Relationship?
Genuineness (Congruence): The therapist is honest and transparent. Unconditional Positive Regard: The therapist shows complete acceptance and support. Empathy: The therapist deeply understands the client’s feelings and perspectives.
Important point: These conditions are essential for building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
What is Self-Exploration?
Clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. This process helps clients move towards greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
Additional information: Self-exploration is a key aspect of person-centered therapy.
What is Non-Directive Therapy?
The therapist does not direct the course of the therapy. Instead, they follow the client’s lead, believing that the client knows best what direction to take.
Important point: Non-directive therapy empowers clients to take ownership of their therapeutic journey.
What is the Focus of Person-Centered Therapy?
Person-Centered Therapy emphasizes the here and now rather than dwelling on past experiences. The aim is to help clients understand and manage their current feelings and behaviors.
Important point: The goal is to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness in the present moment.
What are the Goals of Person-Centered Therapy?
To help individuals become more self-aware and self-accepting. To reduce the gap between the real self and the ideal self, leading to greater congruence. To empower clients to find their own solutions to problems and make positive changes in their lives.
Important point: Person-centered therapy aims to foster personal growth and self-directed change.
