What Is SFBT, And Cognitive Behavior Therapy?

This assignment is an attempt to discuss two different types of therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and person centered therapy and highlight some important similarities and differences between them.

Person-centred therapy came about through Roger’s theory on human personality. He argued that human experiences were valuable whether they were positive or negative so long as they maintained their self actualising tendency. Through one’s experiences and interactions with others Roger believed that a self-concept/regard was developed. Carl Rogers believed that a truly therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor depends on the existence, of three core conditions. The core conditions are important because they represent the key concepts and principles of person-centred therapy. These core conditions are referred to as congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy. Congruence is when the therapist has the ability to be real and honest with the client. This also means that the therapist has to be aware of their own feelings by owning up to them and not hiding behind a professional role. For example, a therapist may say ‘I understand where you are coming from’’ to the client. However the therapist has expressed a confused facial expression while saying this. The clients can be become aware of this and may feel uncomfortable in expressing their feelings, which might impact their trust and openness towards the therapist. Therefore the major role of the therapist is to acknowledge their body language and what they say and if confusion happens the therapist needs to be able to

This paper identifies the three major counseling theories that have been the most influential in the development of my ideas on counseling. The major points of Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy are looked at in brief. Each theory is then shown how a school counselor can apply them into their work with students. While one theory does not work for every situation in the school setting, each theory brings something beneficial to the school counselor.

In conclusion, I would have to agree with the article that Person Centered Therapy remains an important aspect in counseling today. It continues to be taught not only in entry level college courses but amongst graduate school students as well. Person Centered Therapy has continued to be researched to see its effectiveness amongst different populations such as combat war veterans and multicultural populations.

Person Centered Therapy was established by Carl Rogers, a noted psychologist in the 1940s. This style of therapy deviated from the customary model of the therapist as professional and moved rather toward a nondirective sensitive method that empowers and encourages the client in the therapeutic fashion. The concept is Humanistic in nature which affirms the client’s anatomy, psyche, and soul. It provides clients the freedom to achieve self- realization. Cognitive Behavior Therapy understands personal functioning to be the result of continuous reciprocal interaction between behavior and its social conditions. Therapist used their own life experiences to developed theories that can be conformed to help others. Integrating theories has proven

In this essay I will look at the claim that Person-Centred Therapy offers the therapist all that he/she will need to treat clients. Firstly, I will outline what Person-Centred therapy is and look at what its originator, Carl Rogers’, theories behind this approach are. I will then discuss some of the criticisms that have been made about Person-Centred Therapy, and weigh them up to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this therapeutic approach. In the conclusion I will reflect on my learning, and on my own experiences and opinions.

The pressure to conform can be immense. As a result, because we have a deep need to feel valued, we tend to deny to our awareness those of our inner experiences that we believe will not be acceptable. Originally described as non-directive, this form of therapy moved away from the idea that the counsellor was the expert and towards a theory that trusted the actualising tendency of clients to find their own personal potential. The term ‘actualising tendency’ is one which Rogers uses to describe the human urge to grow, to develop, and to reach maximum potential. It is directional and present in all living things, but can sometimes be suppressed. The person-centred therapist aims to provide an environment in which the client does not feel under threat or judgement. This enables the client to experience and accept more of who they are as a person, and reconnect with their own values. The client is then able to let down their defences and gain a better perception of themselves. This environment is achieved when being in a therapeutic relationship with someone who demonstrates the three essential characteristics: empathy, congruence and respect. The nature of the relationship is crucial for the success of therapy. Although therapy in a person-centred manner does not have as much structure as some other methods, it is a highly effective way of encouraging personal growth. Person-centred therapy sees the individual as a whole, and one aspect central to development is the

The critical components in person-centered therapy are imperative for the counseling session is self-regard and relationships. It showcases that both the counselor and client have a role to improve the relationship overall. When the counselor is congruent or actively listening to the client than the relationship enhances over the course

I would try to use the Cognitive Behavioral Approach, especially focus on using the Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT) to help the client. I would briefly describe the background of the case, which include the counseling setting and the social nature. I would talk about the assessment of the case, including the problem of the client and the need of the changing part of the client. Then, I would focus on the goal setting of the counselling process and the invention plan. Finally, I would talk about the insight on the professional counselling practice and the

Person-Centered Therapists don’t use standardized diagnostic tools to assess client presenting problems – as a way to avoid the kinds of labels that harm client-therapist relationships and as a way to avoid clumping clients together with others of the same condition. A more important initial goal for Person-Centered Therapists is to ensure that the student or client knows and believes that the therapist sees them all as individuals and values them. In this sense, Person-Centered Therapy is more of a mindset or approach than a list of strategies. Carl Rogers outlined six factors necessary for growth in a therapeutic setting, and beginning sessions will focus on

With the aforementioned freshman female student that sought my assistance applying an integrated approach will allow me, the counselor, to use several approaches to address this student’s needs. However, I must careful, as stated in the text, in attempting to mix theories with incompatible underlying assumptions. In the case of this young lady, I will use two specific therapies to assist her in overcoming her depression, self-esteem issues, and her anxieties. The two therapies that I will use are Person-Centered Therapy and Adlerian Therapy. In Person-Centered Therapy, the therapist has a deep sense of concern for the client and the therapist assists, not direct the client to find a solution to the underlying problem. The key elements of this counseling style is self-awareness, moving forward, and dealing with obstacles. The attitude of the therapist is key in this approach: they should have an empathetic understanding of the client’s world and the ability to communicate a nonjudgmental stance to the client. There must also be a catalyst for change: the therapist must exhibit congruence (a quality of realness or genuineness). PCT emphasizes staying with the client within a genuine, attentive listening relationship.

Person-Centered therapy is intended for the client to achieve independence. The focus of the therapy is not on a physical problem the client has, but on the client themselves emotionally. Mitchell would benefit greatly from this therapy because he says he feels depressed when in reality he is stressed and has anxiety. This therapy won’t focus on the routine he has created and how Mitchell is bothered by it, on the contrary, it will dig deep to get a better understanding of Mitchell and help him gradually cope with his problems. There are four characteristics that person-centered therapy consists of, “(1) an openness to experience, (2) a trust in themselves, (3) an internal source of evaluation, and (4) a willingness to continue growing.” (Corey

I have worked with troubled adolescents in the education field for a number of years and many of these adolescents do not trust adults and have put up barriers that guard their emotions. Not only that but many troubled adolescents have a negative view of counseling. It is up to the counselor to connect with the adolescent and in order to do so the counselor should show empathy and practice self-disclosure (within reason) in the counseling relationship it helps to build mutual empathy between the client and counselor therefore strengthening the therapeutic relationship (Brown et al., 2014). An adolescent that feels that they can share their thoughts, feelings, and past actions without being judged are more likely to share information with their counselor. Person-Centered therapist believes that given the right environment of acceptance that is without conditions of worth or negative words allows a person to accept who they are and to realize the potential that they have and the self-worth that they possess that is free from conditions (Seligman &

When we talk about counseling theory and practice, we must know that Carl Rogers is one of the most distinguished personalities in transforming the direction of counseling theory and practice. Still, today he continues influencing counseling practice (see Cain, 2010; Kirschenbaum, 2009; Rogers & Russell, 2002). His beliefs about the person-centered approach are that people are fundamentally trustworthy, that they possess a great potential for understanding themselves and are able to find solutions to their problems without the direct interference on the therapist part, and that they are capable of self-directed development if they are involved in a particular type of therapeutic relationship. “Rogers emphasized the attitudes and personal characteristics

Person-centered therapy aligns with my own personal characteristics, and it allows the counselor to empower the client to understand that they are equipped with the tools to solve their problems. My reason for pursuing a degree in clinical mental health is to empower others through their hardships, by helping them to see that they are capable and competent to solve their issues. Similarly to person-centered therapy, theory of personality types assumes that a non-directive approach or self-directed approach to growth is important within the therapeutic relationship and within the instruments that are utilized. Both person-centered therapy and theory of personality types allow the client to view their behaviors and address how they fit into their overall picture, whether it is career wise, or in life.