CNL-500 Freud's Person Centered Therapy Concepts and Counselor Qualities (Luis Pedroza) 1

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1 Person Centered Therapy: Concepts and Counselor Qualities Grand Canyon University CNL-500 Dr. Julie Lerwick January 10, 2024

2 Introduction Person-centered (PC) therapy also known as client centered therapy was developed by Carl Rogers over a 40-year span (Murdock, 2017). The theory behind PC is that if a person is provided a supportive environment, they will likely be good (Murdock, 2017). PC therapy is driven by the client and the therapeutic model considers the client and therapist partners in the process (Cherry, 2023). In the person-centered approach clients are considered the experts in their own lives and focuses on their strengths which can ultimately guide them to reaching their full potential (Cherry, 2023). Along with being strengths focused PC therapy aims to improve self-concept which results in a client having a positive view of themselves (Cherry, 2023). Person-centered therapy utilizes three concepts which will be discussed in this analysis. The three concepts are genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy (Cherry, 2023). These concepts are principles that are also outlined in the American Counseling Association code of ethics. Person-centered therapy is utilized by therapist for individuals who have a variety of presenting issues, and the approach can be implement in a group or individual setting. Person Centered Counseling Effectiveness Mental health professionals who utilize the person-centered approach attempt to create a safe environment for the client which can bring upon necessary change. This therapeutic model can be very effective with clients who present a variety of issues due to the emphasis on making the process non-judgmental, empathetic, and conformable (Cherry, 2023). Person- centered therapy can help individuals who are battling with conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and post traumatic stress disorder (Cherry, 2023). Person- centered therapy is effective across many presenting issues due to its three concepts of genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding (Cherry, 2023). If

3 these three concepts are achieved in the therapeutic relationship studies have shown that clients are more likely to report positive outcomes (Psychology Today, 2022). These concepts can lead to a client feeling understood which then correlates with better understanding in other areas of their lives (Psychology Today, 2023). Genuineness The first concept that allows person centered therapy to be so effective is genuineness also known as congruence, transparence, and realness (Murdock, 2017). This concept refers to a counselor’s awareness within the therapeutic session (Murdock, 2017). This concept promotes a therapist being themselves in the therapeutic relationship instead of creating a professional divide between client and therapist. Modeling genuineness for a client can help them understand how internal experiences such as emotions and thoughts can affect external experiences (Cherry, 2023). If a client feels that a therapist is being themselves and is being honest, they are more likely to be vulnerable to embrace the necessary change that will help them achieve their therapeutic goals. Empathy The second concept of person-centered therapy is empathetic understanding which is usually defined as the ability for someone to place themselves in someone else’s position (Frankel, 2017). Empathy is defined as the action of understanding, being sensitive to, being aware, and to vicariously experience the emotions and thoughts of another person’s experiences (ASCA, 2022). In the PC model a therapist attempts to understand a client’s point of view while staying sensitive to the client’s respective experience (Cherry, 2023). The goal of empathetic understanding is to build rapport in the therapeutic relationship. Establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship is key for a client to be able to reflect on their inner thoughts and emotions which can create positive change (Cherry, 2023). Empathic understanding encourages a therapist to accept a client’s thoughts and feelings which helps a

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