Carl Rogers Blog 4
In class we discussed Carl Rogers and his particular way of counseling known as Client Centered Therapy. I like the idea of Rogers concept of client centered therapy because he emphasized the importance of the therapist being genuine about his or her true feelings toward the client. I feel like this is important in order to gain the clients trust and build a relationship with them that is more than just client and therapist. However, it allows you to build a relationship that is still professional and willing to achieve the client goal in the end.
He states that congruence is primary in the relationship where positive regard and empathy come secondary. I also agree with his idea that in order to set up an atmosphere for change you have show acceptance or caring. If the client knows that you accept them for who they are and what they bring to the table they will be more willing to go through change with you. I also agree with his choice for the third characteristic of empathic understanding. This simply means that you show active listening to the individual; this is what everyone wants, simply someone to listen to them. When watching the clip of Rogers and Gloria it is obvious to see that he just sits back and lets her talk or vent to him. However, he does this in a way that in the end leads them to figure out their inner demons or issues on their own with as little guidance or push from him as possible.
When relating this to a Christian aspect I think this could be a useful therapy in a Christian setting. Showing love, care, empathizing and showing concern for others is what a Christian does. One website I found had great information on the Christian role of Person Centered Therapy. It states, “The Christian therapists using person-centric therapy must be cautious of the limitations it presents. Christian therapists must be ready to hold their clients accountable for their actions and behaviors. I agree that client should have a positive self-regard for self and others. My Christian values tell me that God should be the source of that positive self-regard. Christian therapists using person-centered therapy must help their clients view themselves through the eyes of God for a healthy view of themselves and others” (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/513963/personcentered_therapy_a_brief_christian_pg3.html?cat=72).
Brittany Rexroat on My Perspective on the Humanistic Approach
7:50 pm, 05.03.11
i also like the thought of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding and congruence. I believe that it lets the therapist understand his or her client as a whole and gets them through their issues.
Brittany Rexroat on Rodgers
7:48 pm, 05.03.11
I also agree that it is useful to let the client direct his or her own goals i think that it benefits the individual more.
Brittany Rexroat on Personality
7:47 pm, 05.03.11
I also found it interesting that many individuals had traumatic experiences in their lives that advanced into what they are known for today in their theories and practices.
Brittany Rexroat on Client Centered Therapy
7:43 pm, 05.03.11
I agree with the fact that client centered therapy is great because you can have a heart to heart relationship with the client
Brittany Rexroat on Darwin
10:21 pm, 03.21.11
I think that it is possible that we evolved from apes maybe not necessarily within a physical aspect. However, I believe that our tendencies and actions that we have developed possibly came from apes. Seeing as how we are so similar to apes in many ways.
Brittany Rexroat on Religion: Pre-determined, or Personal Decision?
10:13 pm, 03.21.11
Myriah I agree with you each of us have control over what we believe and what we do not believe. We also have free reign to choose whatever religion, whatever tshirt we might wanna wear this day or that day.
Brittany Rexroat on more on free will and the like
10:08 pm, 03.21.11
your blog post really makes me think about free will and how it relates to our lives everyday. very well done!
Brittany Rexroat on religion and psychology
9:56 pm, 03.21.11
I think you make a good point, but I believe we are all allowed to make our own assumptions and have our own morals when it comes to religion because it is a personal experience for each individual.
Brittany Rexroat on Jean- Jacques Rousseau
9:47 pm, 02.21.11
It seems like it would be almost impossible for him to be so in tune with teaching children what is right when he was never given that information as a child. It is amazing to think that his obstacles along with all the ones we face everyday shape us into what we are and will be in the future.
Brittany Rexroat on Friedrich Nietzsche
9:42 pm, 02.21.11
I find Nietzsche’s statement of “God was dead and that we had killed him” to be a little strange until I read on. Its almost a disturbing message however, he has reason behind everything he states.