Person-Centered Therapy Concepts and Counselor Qualities

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Person-Centered Therapy: Concepts and Counselor Qualities Kresten Herrera College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University CNL 500: Theories and Models of Counseling Deirdre Jackson January 10, 2024, 1
Introduction In the early 1940’s a psychologist by the name Carl Rogers developed a type of therapy called Person Centered Therapy or PCT. Person Centered Therapy puts an emphasis on an individual's ability to attain self-awareness. Carl Rogers states that all individuals are able to grow attain their full potential. By using the Person-Centered Therapy approach, a counselor is able to work with and help their client(s) develop their personal growth and relationship. This can be done by letting their clients have time to examine their strengths and understand their own identity. The idea behind this paper is to discuss how effective person-centered therapy can be, how counselors and clients can maintain the quality of therapy even when they have a disagreement, this paper will cover the person-centered perspective, unconditional positive regards and what the role of person-centered therapy is in the ACA Code of Ethics. The Effectiveness of the Person-Centered Approach The person-centered therapy approach was developed to give the proper benefits for all individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Many who go through person-centered therapy suffer from grief, stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems. During this type of therapy, individuals can reconnect with themselves and overcome any obstacles they may face in their future (Lees, 2020). This therapy approach is effective in other ways as well, this therapy approach works in a way that allows individuals to have a sense of control over their lives and can be used as a conversation instead of feeling like an assessment during a therapy session. With the person-centered therapy approach an individual may feel pressure, however as they continue this approach the presssure they feel may be relieved. In certain scenarios during therapy this type of approach may be beneficial for the individual. This therapy helps an individual understand themselves and learn more about their feelings and the ability to address 2
specific problems or habits. In order for person centered therapy to be effective for an individual a counselor needs to have empathy, sincerity and be non-judgmental towards the individual (Lees, 2020). When counselors keep to these three factors, they can better work with and assist individuals so they can have a positive relationship. Importance of Counselor Genuineness Carl Rogers stated that counselors must have empathy, genuineness, and be non- judgmental towards all clients. Part of the person-centered approach is that genuineness is considered the most important part of this approach, when a counselor displays genuineness, the client is more likely to open with the counselor. If a counselor is being themselves and not acting as if they are in an official capacity, the client is more likely to be open and honest with them. A genuine individual is more willing to be who they truly want to be when they have a respectful and mutual relationship (Schnellbacher & Leijssen, 2009). Genuineness is considered open communication between the two parties. To make it easier for clients to understand the counselor, the counselor must have open and direct communication (Murdock, 2017). When a counselor disagrees with their client, it's important to uphold genuineness while still assisting. Rather than judging, their responsibility is to aid the client in finding solutions. It's important to note that there are multiple ways to prevent issues and just because the client doesn't choose the counselor's preferred solution, it doesn't necessarily mean that problems will arise. Person-Centered Perspective 3
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