Therapy and Restoration

6 Commentsby   |  12.02.13  |  Second Blog Post

Carl Rogers’s view of client centered therapy and unconditional positive regard can be placed into the category of the restoration. Unconditional positive regard is something that I think that is important for therapy. I do not think it is important solely for the client, but also the therapist. Carl Rogers understood that this concept is hard in practice because it is a way of learning for the therapist as well as the client. It’s is not an easy task to accept a person for no matter what they do. But God does that for us everyday. To be reminded what God wants us to do for others is important because we are called to accept not to judge.  Therapy that is centered around acceptance is a perfect place for clients to get the help they need.

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  1. Jacey Ferrara
    2:55 pm, 12.03.13

    Anna, I can definitely see how you would place Rogers in the category of restoration. I think I would probably place him there, too! Rogers was really big on client-centered therapy, and he was very adamant about listening to what they need. I do see the association between Rogers and redemption because, like you mentioned, Jesus allows us to come to Him daily. I am constantly casting my cares upon the Lord. I am constantly learning, growing, and therefore being convicted of my sinful nature. But, because Jesus loves that I go to Him, even when I mess up, there is redemption and hope and ever-changing transformation. I think Rogers does this for his clients as well. He allows them to be, as they are, and then provides a safe place to reveal things to them and help them transform their lives and thinking. Anyways, you had me thinking! Thanks!

  2. Hillary Richardson
    10:22 am, 12.04.13

    I really enjoyed your comparison between Rogers and restoration! I liked that you described how hard it is for us to accept others when they have done wrong. You are so right in explaining that God does that for us everyday. It is hard for us as humans to accept others, especially those who do not believe the same things as us. I think it is important as a therapist not to judge that way you have a better way of helping the client. I agree with your blog and loved reading it!

  3. Mengyuan Tang
    9:37 pm, 12.04.13

    As I written in my post, I agree with you that Roger’s client centered therapy and his concept of unconditional positive regard can be placed under the restoration. In the therapy, it is very important to create a climate of unconditional positive regard, nonjudgmental. It is true that accepting others no matter who they are and what they are experiencing is very difficult. But God accept and love everyone, even we are sinful. Accepting rather than judging is much more beneficial not only for clients but also for every one in daily life.

  4. Maddy Spell
    10:24 pm, 12.04.13

    I like thinking about unconditional positive regard from the christian perspective. I think you are right, this idea that is developed in therapy can and should be applied to our faith. This kind of thinking fits greatly with restoration.

  5. Tyler McCuistion
    10:45 pm, 12.04.13

    I really like Rogers’ theory of client centered counseling and unconditional positive regard. It fits great with what we are called to do as Christians. I agree it applies to restoration, because it applies to us as Christians. Using this method, therapists treat people in a non-judgemental attitude.

  6. Sydney Smith
    12:23 am, 12.05.13

    I agree with your post, I like how unconditional love can be placed under restoration. is it is important that we are reminded each day not to judge cause God does not judge us.

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