1. Person Centred Therapy
Humanistic Approach

2. Rogers
According to Rogers all individuals strive to reach their fullest potentials
If an individual is not reaching their fullest potential it is not because they don’t want to it is due to their circumstances e.g.
Financial
Bullying
These factors will affect the individuals
Self esteem
Self concept
A big difference between self and ideal self

3. Person Centred Therapy
The aim of the therapy is to close the gap between an individual’s self and ideal self
The gap is reduced by:
Increasing the person’s self esteem
To learn to accept themselves for who they are
Rogers stated the service user should be referred to as a client rather than a patient because they are as important as the therapist

4. Person Centred Therapy
During the session the client is free to talk about whatever they wish
According to Rogers what is important is the attitude of the therapist. He stated the therapist should have:
Unconditional positive regard (non judgemental, acceptance, respect)
Empathy (use active listening, understanding)
Congruence (genuine, approachable)

5. Unconditional Positive Regard
The therapist does not judge or disapprove any thoughts or feelings that the client discloses
The therapist values the individual unconditionally (regardless of what they say)

6. Empathy The therapist:
Appreciates the client's situation from the client's point of view
Shows an emotional understanding and sensitivity to the client's feelings
A primary way of conveying this empathy is by active listening

7. Congruence
The word congruence can mean to agree or to be appropriate In the session the therapist should: Be genuine when interacting with the client Be open and approachable Not appear aloof Not act as a person in authority

8. Person Centred Therapy
Rogers believed if a therapist interacts with the client with empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard the client will:
Feel accepted
Accept themselves
Feel valued
Increase their self esteem
Reduce the difference between their self and ideal self