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Client Centered Theory

Client-centered theory, also known as person-centered or non-directive therapy, was developed in the 1930s by American psychologist Carl Rogers. The theory focuses on facilitating the client's ability to cope with stress, gain confidence and self-direction, and improve social skills and self-understanding. To achieve this, the counselor aims to create an environment of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and congruence to allow the client freedom to explore their feelings without judgment.

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Client Centered Theory

Client-centered theory, also known as person-centered or non-directive therapy, was developed in the 1930s by American psychologist Carl Rogers. The theory focuses on facilitating the client's ability to cope with stress, gain confidence and self-direction, and improve social skills and self-understanding. To achieve this, the counselor aims to create an environment of unconditional positive regard, empathic understanding, and congruence to allow the client freedom to explore their feelings without judgment.

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COUNSELING THEORIES

Client-centered theory
(Humanistic)
BACKGROUND
Known as Person-centered or Non-directive .
An approach to counseling and psychotherapy for
the treatment process on the client.
Developed in the 1930s by American psychologist
Carl Rogers.


PURPOSE
Directly concerned with the client.
Give freedom to client.
The counselor facilitates the client toward:
Better stress coping
Greater confidence and self-direction
Greater social skills and self-understanding


TECHNIQUES
3 core conditions:
Unconditional self-regard
Client free to explore his/her feelings without
scared
The counselor accepts unconditionally, non-
judgemental
Empathic understanding
The counselor really understand what are the client
perspectives.



Congruence
The counselor is genuine / sincere/ transparent
Accept the clients feelings
ROLES OF COUNSELOR
Build good rapport
Listen to the client
Explore the client
Accept the client

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