Talking Therapies

Question 1

What is Talking Therapies?

Answer 1

A “client-centred” approach which usually involves some kind of counselling.

Question 2

According to Carol Rogers, what are three things an effective therapist will provide?

Answer 2

-Genuiness

-Empathy

-Unconditional Positive Regard (Unconditional Love)

Question 3

What is “Guided-Self Help” in Talking Therapies?

Answer 3

A low intensity therapy based on CBT to help deal with stress. It has the client work through a self-help workbook with the support of a therapist physically, or online.

Question 4

What is a strength of “Guided-Self Help” in Talking Therapies?

Answer 4

You are able to be anonymous. This is efficient for people who may be embarrassed or scared to get help.

Question 5

What is a weakness of “Guided-Self Help” in Talking Therapies?

Answer 5

It’s not exactly well-regulated, with the online practitioners possible being unqualified. This could lead to the client only getting worse.