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Person-Centered
1. Name and Brief Description of Key Figure (See, & Kamnetz, 2004)
Carl Rogers is known to have pioneered the person-centered psychotherapy and counselling. He began his career in the year 1928 as a clinical psychologist and worked with children in Rochester. He came up with theories of psychotherapy which were meant to assist various professions including teaching, social work, conflict resolution and parenting as well. An approximate of 200 organizations in the world have made steps to continue Carl Rogers work on person centered counseling. Carl Rogers is considered to be one of the most influential psychologists in America. In his career years, Carl Rogers worked in various universities in major states of America including Ohio, Chicago, California and New York. His career lasted from the year 1939 to 1987. The major goal of Carl Rogers in his career was to counter the current views in psychiatry and counselling. He believed that many people had approached counselling wrongly and therefore provided the person-centered approach to help solve the relevant issues in the society.
2. Key Points (See, & Kamnetz, 2004)
a). Structure of personality - Personality consists of three concepts including self-image, ideal self, and self-worth. Carl Rogers approach is person-centered and assists individuals to self-actualize so as to reach their full potential.
b). Conscious and Unconscious- Carl Rogers theory of person-centered therapy (PCT) is concerned with the conscious part. The theory is based on the immediate reality of a client. The conscious part is directly attached to a person and it goes further to deepening and expanding connection within an individual and hence enabling a person to find their own answers.
c). Ego defense mechanisms- For Carl Rogers, there are only two ego defense mechanisms including denial and perceptual distortion. Of all the theorists on personality, Carl Rogers is considered to have the most elegant theory of defensiveness.
3). View of the Person
The different theorists have their own views on evaluating psychological problems. All the theories aim at ensuring that an individual is aware of their full potential and can actualize themselves. One thing to note, however, is that despite all the arguments on behavior and personality, an individual is required to also make efforts towards a better life.
Healing comes from within and one may develop a mindset of getting better. People need to maintain their own independence and seek help only when they have hit rock bottom.
4). Counselling Techniques (See, & Kamnetz, 2004)
g). Free association- This is a counselling technique in psychoanalytic therapy....…of the dignity of such an individual. Dignity is maintained through acts of compassion, empathy and respect. Respecting a patients traits makes them feel valid.
The second tenet of PC is providing coordinated care, treatment and support. When patients move in hospitals, they are likely to be caught up between different practitioners and health care assistants. It is therefore important to establish the wants and needs of patients. Communication is one key factor that may assist in efforts to deliver person-centered care.
The third tenet of PC is offering personalized care. This tenet is considered to be at the heart of PC. Personalizing services is not an easy act. However, it enables the therapist to understand a patients needs and wants at a personal level.
6). Personal Reflection to Theory
The theorists Freud, Carl and Jung all have their different perspectives on personality. Although Carl Rogers may disagree with Freud on some aspects about conscious and unconsciousness, Freud developed an important aspect of psychosexual development. All the theorists have played part in enabling individuals to establish their personalities and how to handle issues in the society. I would not prefer either of the theorist over the other. Rather, for one to ensure a greater understanding of psychoanalysis, then there would…
References
See, J., & Kamnetz, B. (2004). Person-Centered Counseling in Rehabilitation Professions.
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Unconditional positive regard is another element that Rogers believed was necessary in the relationship between therapist and patient. This part of the relationship would involve the therapist being able to experience a warm acceptance of each element of the client's experience as being a part of whom the client is. There are no conditions put on the client being who they are. It is important for the therapist to care