Final Examination Lakisha R. Murray Counseling Theories and Approaches COUN 5366 University of Saint Thomas Dr. Marilyn Adams October 10, 2014 Based on my evaluation of the Jones’ family case, I am considering using person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, behavioral therapies, the consciousness-raising aspect of Experiential Therapy and Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development. The person-centered therapy is congruent with this case because I want to create an environment
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
In the following paper, I will be assessing the main character, Meredith Grey from the hit television show Grey’s Anatomy (2005). Throughout the paper I will explain the problems that the client presents through a Person Centered therapy approach. This approach will help guide the client to self-awareness and ultimate acceptance of her true self. Being that this client presents many symptoms relating to depression, loss, neglect and need of acceptance; Person Centered therapy can be a method in which
In the role-play, the counselor used person centered therapy. The counselor should let the client lead the counseling session. This allows the client to become more aware of his or her own feelings and thoughts. The counselor does not give advice. Also, the counselor should not be working harder than the client. This theory also emphasizes the importance of empathy. Empathy will encourage congruence. The counselor has to show congruence in order to be effective. A counselor that is empathetic
Research Paper The purpose of this project is to thoroughly chronologically order Tommy Hodson’s life and football career starting from his birth leading up to his life today. People should care about this man because he was one of the best collegiate football players from the college of Louisiana State University. He is not a very well known athlete, but his statistics show that he is one of the best quarterbacks to come out of LSU. In the following paragraphs will explain about Tommy Hodson’s
1. What single idea stood out among all those presented in this chapter and/or class? In this chapter, different approaches to counseling were addressed. Of the five approaches, person-centered stood out to me the most. In person-centered counseling, “the counselor is most often interested in focusing on the meaning and feelings of the client; the actual facts of the problem are considered less important” (p. 397). I like this approach the best because I feel that therapy should focus on the client
Models of Assessment The Person-Centered Theory of Helping is a client-based approach that places the responsibility on the client and not the helper. Person-Centered focuses on the personal relationship between a helper and his or her client. This theory of helping deals with the ways that clients view themselves and encourages clients to reflect on their experience. It is a non-judgmental approach that will allow the client to find personal solutions while encouraging the, client and allows him
A person centred approach is putting another individual’s needs, preferences and abilities at the heart of the care which you provide them. Not only is a person centred approach to be used in a working environment, but also in personal circumstances where others, such as family members and friends, are involved. This document evaluates my own strengths when implementing the person centred approach as well as my weaknesses when I might fail to implement this approach; providing areas of improvement
1) While viewing the session between Carl Rodgers and Gloria, I was able to notice a few techniques used by Rodgers that are unique to the humanistic approach. Rodgers believed in using person-centered therapy, which involves using skills such as empathy while listening to the client. Rodgers demonstrates this when he begins the session by assuring Gloria he is there to thoughtfully listen to her concerns as well as help her to work through them. Another visible trait of Rodgers’ humanistic approach
Carl Rogers as an Important Figure in Psychology Carl Ransom Rogers, well-known as Carl Rogers (8th January 1902 to 4th February 1987) was one of the most prominent American psychologist. Like any other well-known psychologist e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Horney, Carl Rogers are also deemed as one of the pioneer of psychotherapy research. In 1956, the American Psychological Association awarded him with the Award for Distinguised Scientific Contribution for this pioneered research (Thorne & Sanders