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In this mix, the therapist will have to identify what the client's view of the situation is. If it reflects reality, the humanist-existentialist. If not, the other solution-based approach may be the best. If this author were the therapist, it would be prudent to see if the entire family unit could be engaged for family therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy might be necessary for dysfunctional behaviors on the part of the adults. The therapist will need to see if the issues are two, three, or four levels based upon Rogers' humanist approach based upon a discordant relationship between these levels. Rogers lays out several conditions that would provide for a client-centered therapist the discover the depth beneath the upper layer. In general, the deeper the layer, the more extensive the intervention that is necessary (Rogers, 1957, 96-97).
Conclusion
To sum up, a well balanced therapist, should have the expertise to combine the humanistic-existentialist and solution-focused approach in a more subtle way. By going in first with the humanistic-existentialist approach the therapist can decide whether this approach is necessary,...
In this particular situation, this author would have tried to discern whether or not the candidates would benefit from family therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. A client-centered approach analyzing levels will allow the determination of the strenuousness of the intervention regime.
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