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Person-centered theory

Person-centered theory. Originated with Carl Rogers Core tendency of humans to develop innate potential Client is active agent of change in counseling relationship When given the freedom to explore individuals will successfully re-direct their own lives. Goals of person-centered counseling.

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Person-centered theory

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  1. Person-centered theory • Originated with Carl Rogers • Core tendency of humans to develop innate potential • Client is active agent of change in counseling relationship • When given the freedom to explore individuals will successfully re-direct their own lives. Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  2. Goals of person-centered counseling • Person to develop all capacities that serve to maintain or enhance self • “self actualization” • Develop congruence between behaviors and self perception • Outcome is greater openness to experience, reduction of defensiveness, objectivity of perception, greater self acceptance Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  3. Techniques of person-centered counseling • Therapist must have unconditional positive regard for client • Deep empathic understanding • Client must perceive acceptance • Techniques involved counselor reflecting feelings of client • Counselor does NOT give advice, information, testing data, or anything that suggests counselor’s ideas. Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

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