Client/Person centered therapy

Question 1

Theory of change

Answer 1

Change occurs by creating conditions for the client to grow through the therapeutic relationship with the presence of three essential components: congruence/ genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. A humanistic theory.

Question 2

Treatment goals

Answer 2

Self acceptance; congruence between clients idealized and actual selves; increase self understanding; decrease levels of defensiveness, insecurity and guilt; more positive relationships and increased comfort with others; increase ability to experience and express feelings in the here and now.

Question 3

Congruence

Answer 3

Therapist genuineness with client. Therapist shares their feelings honestly, does not hide behind a professional facade, is transparent with feelings, thoughts, and beliefs.

Question 4

Unconditional positive regard

Answer 4

Complete acceptance and non-judgmental respect of clients and their feelings allows clients to feel less anxious about their perceive weaknesses and take risks

Question 5

Empathy

Answer 5

Therapist accurately senses the feelings and personal meanings the client is experiencing and able to communicate this understanding to the client.

Question 6

Self-actualization

Answer 6

innate tendency of all human beings to reach their fullest potential

Question 7

Locus of control

Answer 7

Through the therapeutic relationship, clients are able to take control of their lives rather than follow the direction of others who were previously in control.

Question 8

Nondirective therapy

Answer 8

Clients are allowed to lead the discussion.