Humanistic Therapy -Ty Feinour, Kassie Kilanowski, Jacob Najarian, Patricia Wentz, and Austin Yanek

Humanistic approach is…. An approach that views people as basically good and capable of helping themselves.

Key People & Key Terms Rogers and Maslow The term humanistic comes from the word humane, meaning that all people are basically good, and we are mainly influenced or corrupted by the environment. Carl Rogers- studied ministry before psychology, which may have influenced his beliefs. He considered all people to be worthwhile creatures with free will and choice. Fully Functional Individual- Roger’s term for someone who has become what he or she should be. Abraham Maslow- saw humans as having deep needs for beauty, goodness, justice, and a feeling of completeness. He believed everyone inherits something unique and if the environment cooperates, we will have the opportunity to reach our tremendous potential. Self Actualization- Maslow’s term for the state of having brought to life the full potential of our skills Rogers and Maslow The term humanistic comes from the word humane, meaning that all people are basically good, and we are mainly influenced or corrupted by the environment. Carl Rogers- studied ministry before psychology, which may have influenced his beliefs. He considered all people to be worthwhile creatures with free will and choice. Fully Functional Individual- Roger’s term for someone who has become what he or she should be. Abraham Maslow- saw humans as having deep needs for beauty, goodness, justice, and a feeling of completeness. He believed everyone inherits something unique and if the environment cooperates, we will have the opportunity to reach our tremendous potential. Self Actualization- Maslow’s term for the state of having brought to life the full potential of our skills

Major Beliefs that relate to personality. People who believe in the Humanistic approach, believe that people are all around good and can be anything they want if they try. The focus is on human qualities

Major beliefs that relate to Therapy -emphasizes the power within the individual to control their own fate and movement to fulfillment -focused on nondirective therapy, that therapists let the person decide what to talk about without pushing or prodding them in a certain direction -technique is based on the assumption that each person aims for a meaningful life -emphasizes the power within the individual to control their own fate and movement to fulfillment -focused on nondirective therapy, that therapists let the person decide what to talk about without pushing or prodding them in a certain direction -technique is based on the assumption that each person aims for a meaningful life to reach that we must except ourselves for who we are-humanistic therapists helps people to clarify and accept inner forces and directions- therapists believe that people going in the wrong direction will be able to see for themselves, in therapy. over time that they are on the wrong track- therapists try to act as mirrors and reflect back what they are saying, not giving on interpretations-believe atmosphere is crucial during therapy, must have a safe,nonjudgmental environment to freely explore problems- unconditional positive regard-persons thoughts, feelings, hopes, and desires are accepted for what they are-a part of the growing individual, therapists are to provide this-people are not to be judged by what they say

Key person associated with therapy Key person associated with therapy options. Carl Rodgers ◦ Person- Centered ▪ It reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in therapy. ◦ Unconditional Positive Regard ▪ Persons feelings and thoughts are accepted for what ever they are. Describe the role/ function of the therapist Listen effectively,to the person in a nonjudgmental way and to provide unconditional positive regard, Also, provide a safe environment for the person can freely explore problems. After a while the therapist will shed away the layer that their client has created. Key person associated with therapy options. Carl Rodgers ◦ Person- Centered ▪ It reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in therapy. ◦ Unconditional Positive Regard ▪ Persons feelings and thoughts are accepted for what ever they are. Describe the role/ function of the therapist Listen effectively,to the person in a nonjudgmental way and to provide unconditional positive regard, Also, provide a safe environment for the person can freely explore problems. After a while the therapist will shed away the layer that their client has created.

Purpose & Goals of therapy Therapies that emphasize the individual's ability to heal himself or herself with some assistance. Person Centered Therapy: Carl Rogers' Humanistic Approach that reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in therapy. This therapy is also known as nondirective therapy. Purpose/Goals of Humanistic Therapy: These therapies are based on the principle that people have within themselves the potential to know where they are heading. It is the therapist's function to bring out the best in people. Therapies that emphasize the individual's ability to heal himself or herself with some assistance. Person Centered Therapy: Carl Rogers' Humanistic Approach that reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in therapy. This therapy is also known as nondirective therapy. Purpose/Goals of Humanistic Therapy: These therapies are based on the principle that people have within themselves the potential to know where they are heading. It is the therapist's function to bring out the best in people.

Describe different techniques used for therapy Person-Centered Therapy- Carl Rogers’s humanistic approach; It reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in the therapy. It is also know as Rogerian therapy or nondirective therapy. During the therapy, the therapist acts as a “mirror” to the patient. They do not interpret, they just rephrase what was said. Nondirective therapy- another term for person- centered therapy Person-Centered Therapy- Carl Rogers’s humanistic approach; It reflects the belief that the person and his or her therapist are partners in the therapy. It is also know as Rogerian therapy or nondirective therapy. During the therapy, the therapist acts as a “mirror” to the patient. They do not interpret, they just rephrase what was said. Nondirective therapy- another term for person- centered therapy

Role/Function of therapist