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1 U09A1 - Theoretical Analysis and Application: Person Centered Theory Amina Malik-Dollison COUN 5239 – Theories of Psychotherapy Dr. Azra December 12,2021

2 Theoretical Analysis and Application: Person Centered Therapy As a future counselor learning about theories and concepts of counseling are key components for a success career in counseling. In this paper that will be presented will explain one the many therapy concepts, person-centered therapy. This type of therapy originated from humanistic approach. The term, “humanistic” has evolved throughout the ages. According to the authors, they explained that “During the Renaissance it was used to describe secular rather than religious scholars who studied the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome” (Kottler & Montgomery 2019). Client-centered therapy was created by Carl Rogers and used a method called the person- centered approach starting in the 1980’s, hence how the name ‘person- centered counseling’ came to be commonly used. This has shown to be effective amongst persons suffering from depression, anxiety and grief. Theoretical Analysis: Person-Centered Theory This approach is focused on the client, so it allows the therapist to adapt based on the varying needs of the clients. The counselor needs to understand and appreciate the unique aspects of the counselee's personality in addition to involving his own aspects of personality in the counseling process Because this method is so flexible to the client, it can be beneficial for clients that present several conditions. This method is beneficial for clients that present several issues this method allows them to freely express all their needs to the therapist who serves as the “listening ear”. The therapist gives their full and complete attention to the client, concentrating on the internal experience of self, and then reflects to the client what was heard and understood. Concepts, Principles, and Assumptions of Person-Centered Therapy

3 The key concept of this theory is to make the client feel safe and comfortable to express him or herself appropriately that treatment can be applied and be successful. The therapist must maintain a bias approach in order to establish trust with client. Three fundamental understanding of a therapist during any session, would that: The therapist is congruent with the client, The therapist provides the client with unconditional positive regard. The therapist shows an empathetic understanding to the client. Personal Philosophies and Views As a counselor in training, I have been studying and learning different approaches that can be successful in different setting and situations. One of the many theories that I have grown to adore and want to learn more about, would be that of the person-centered therapy. According to the late Carl Rogers he created this theory because he didn’t feel understood in his early life, he wanted this approach to help other feel understood the same way. I resonate with this key principle of theory, because my goal as a counselor is to help my clients reach the root of their issue and to build resiliency for life many challenges. I believe that my personality aligns with this style of therapy which is also a key component of the therapist role in the session with the client. The therapist goal is to create a warm environment that makes that client feel at ease and establishing a constructive genuine relationship between client and therapist. My main reason for pursuing counseling is to promote awareness in my community about what mental health an Evaluation of Evidence Supporting: Person-Centered Therapy According to an article titled Identifying and developing therapeutic principles for trauma‐focused work in person‐centered and emotion‐focused therapies, the authors explained that person- centered therapy can be used with emotion -focused therapy. The study showed that clients that receive these types of therapies showed great progress in overcoming and handling their issues through this theory.

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