He "believed that in order for a client/therapist relationship to develop the therapist must embody these characteristics unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence" (Rothmans, from Kirschenbaum, 2004). These elements are characteristic nowadays of therapeutic relationship in all therapeutic approaches, and their efficiency in therapy was proved by research. Rogers' theories are best known today as "humanistic psychology." Humanism appears as 'Third Force' of therapy views, along with the psychoanalytic and behavioral views. This perspective is focused on helping the individual help himself rather than on diagnosis. Rogers was more interested in helping the client achieve his full potential in life, process termed "self-actualization." Amy Demorest suggested concisely that in Carl Rogers' psychological theory "it is the individual's own actualizing tendency that brings order and meaning into a life, and thus understanding will only be found if we focus on the individual's subjective experience" (Demorest, 2005) and therefore Rogers' approach can be termed phenomenological. The client/person looks at the therapist for guidance, but they are the ones that engage and deal/learn in experiences. The experiences are vital for in such ways people learn autonomy and independence and do not become dependent on the therapist. Rogersians are best known for the technique called reflection of emotion...

Life perception and quality can be improved readily by acknowledging the self-actualizing tendency in humans, the construction of the self (includes all experiences available at a given moment, both conscious and unconscious) and the necessity, normality and usefulness of all our experience as developing human beings. Rogers' perspective reinforces the positive and the belief in progress. Moreover, empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard lead to effective interpersonal communication and deeper understanding of others.
Works Cited

Rothman, Morgan. "Psyography: Carl Rogers," Last retreived from site, December 7, 2006 on faculty.frostburg.edu/mbradley/psyography/carlrogers.html

Kirschenbaum, H. "Carl Rogers's Life and Works: An Assessment on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth" [Electronic version]. Journal of Counseling and Development, 2004, 82, 116-124.

Demorest Amy. Psychology's Grand Theorists: How Personal Experiences Shaped Professional Ideas. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Mahwah, NJ. 2005. p. 172

Boeree, George. Carl Rogers: "Biography." Last retrieved from site December 7, 2006 http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/ewaters/345/203_rogers/rogers_bio.pdf