The Humanistic Approach

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The Humanistic Approach

• 19.3 Notes

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Humanism

• Carl Rogers
• Assumes people are good and strive for
  self-actualization

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Root of problem

• People stop being themselves act as others want
  or expect of them
• Dissonance between ideal actual self-concepts

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Goals

• Help people reach their full potential by
  developing self-awareness self-acceptance find
  true self
• Strive for congruence between ideal actual
  self-concepts

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Techniques

• Client-centered therapy
• Aka person-centered therapy
• Non-directive
• Client determines what is discussed

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Role of therapist

• Create atmosphere of growth by
• Unconditional positive regard completely accepts
  client
• Empathy trying to see world through clients
  eyes
• Authentic being a real person
• Active listening reflects thoughts feelings
  DOES NOT interpret or give advice

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Treatment for

• GOOD FOR
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mild Depression
• Social relationship problems
• BAD FOR
• Major depression
• Bipolar
• Schizophrenia