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Humanistic Therapies

Humanistic Therapies. Module 70. Humanistic Therapies. Developed by Carl Rogers (1902–1987) Type of Insight Therapy – goal is to reduce inner conflicts by providing insight so client can grow Emphasizes human potential, self-awareness, and free-will

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Humanistic Therapies

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  1. Humanistic Therapies Module 70

  2. Humanistic Therapies • Developed by Carl Rogers (1902–1987) • Type of Insight Therapy – goal is to reduce inner conflicts by providing insight so client can grow • Emphasizes human potential, self-awareness, and free-will • Focus on self-perception and individual’s conscious thoughts and perceptions • Client-centered (or person-centered) therapy is the most common form of humanistic therapy

  3. Client-Centered Therapy • Therapist listens without interpreting and does not direct the client (patient) to any particular insight. • Therapist must not make decisions for the client, offer solutions, or pass judgment on the client’s thoughts or feelings. • Rogers deliberately used the word client rather than patient to avoid the idea that the person was “sick” and could be “cured”

  4. Client-Centered Therapy • Therapist uses techniques such as active listening • Facilitates the client’s growth by showing: • Empathy • Acceptance • Genuineness

  5. Therapeutic Conditions • Empathetic understanding - creates a psychological mirror reflecting clients thoughts and feelings • Accomplished through active listening • Genuineness—therapist openly shares thoughts without defensiveness • Acceptance – NO conditions on acceptance of person • Accomplished through unconditional positive regard for client

  6. Active Listening • Empathic listening in which the listener echoes, restates and clarifies. • Active listening entails: • Paraphrasing: uses the words of the client to summarize the conversation • Clarifying: encouraging the client to say more by asking leading questions • Reflecting feelings: mirrors the feelings of the client

  7. Active Listening Characteristics

  8. Results of Good Humanistic Therapy • Rogers thought if clients are treated with unconditional positive regard, empathy, & genuineness, the client will explore their feelings & thoughts. • Exploring their thoughts & feelings in an accepting environment will lead the client to change their attitudes & behavior. • This approach very successful with dealing with client’s day-to-day concerns, anxiety & depression • Not very successful in treating psychotic patients like those with severe schizophrenia.

  9. Boundaries to the Therapist–Client Relationship

  10. Therapist–Client Relationship • Therapy is a collaborative effort between you and the therapist. • Don’t expect your therapist to make decisions for you • Your therapist is not a substitute friend • Therapeutic intimacy does not include sexual intimacy • it is never ethical or appropriate for a therapist to have any form of sexual contact with a client • Expect therapy to challenge how you think and act • Don’t confuse insight with change • Don’t expect change to happen overnight

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