Compare And Contrast The Four Therapy Approaches

It was very difficult for me to choose just three therapy approaches from the textbook because there are so many options, even beyond the textbook. However, it is actually a good thing that there are so many therapy approaches to choose from, so that counselors can identify which approach they are most comfortable with. These approaches help the counselor know in which direction to go with the client and it lets the clients know what to expect in a session. My top four favorite approaches are person-centred, adlerian, choice theory, and cognitive therapy.
Person-Centered therapy was originated by Carl R. Rogers. The main idea of this therapy approach is for the counselor to act as a genuine, caring person who respects the needs and abilities
The main idea of this therapy approach is for people to be able to make a change in their lifestyle which would help improve themselves. For example, if a person's lifestyle involves gambling, then they stop gambling they have improved themselves. Adler strongly believes that the purpose of a counselor is to encourage the client, not cure them because they are not sick they just need some guidance and support. Adler’s concepts also indicates that he believes all humans should connect or unit and that every human has potential. Adler believes that individuals need to unite with others in order to learn how to master the five main tasks that address life problems, which are building friendship, establishing intimacy, contributing to society, getting along with others, and spiritual tasks. I kind of find it ironic how Adler strongly believes that individuals should connect with others and also believes that personal happiness can never be obtained at the expense of others. The reason why I say this is because I also believe that people should not let others affect their happiness. However it happens all the time because people naturally tend to argue from time to time, which causes people to get stressed out or depressed. I think what Adler meant to say was surround yourself with positive people. Adlerian psychotherapy is a really good therapy approach that encourages people to make a change in their life that would improve
This therapy approach was developed specifically for people suffering from clinical depression. Although the main purpose of this therapy approach was to help cure people who had depression, it is also used as a therapy technique for clients. This approach is user friendly for the client and counselor. Counselors use this therapy as a way to get to get to know their client better. The reason for this is because the therapy approach is based on the belief that the way a person thinks is how they behave. Counselors ask a variety of questions and list the answers the client responds to determine how they think. For instance, if a client thinks their life is worthless, then they are probably having thoughts of suicide. This approach helps the counselor know where they stand with the client where they need to start with the client. The techniques that are included with this therapy approach also help clients with other effects they have. For example, some techniques help reduce the client's anxiety and minimizing the person's discomfort. The main idea of this therapy approach is for counselors identify and understand what the client is thinking because it helps them understand the reasons for their behavior and