Counseling And Psychotherapy: Person-Centered Therapy

Person-Centered Reflection Paper According to Gerald Corey, in the book, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy” person-centered therapy has similar concepts and values as existential therapy. Person-centered therapy was founded on the principles that humans’ are primarily trustworthy and are capable of self-actualization. Carl Rogers believed that individuals are capable of “Congruent (genuineness, or realness), unconditional primary regard (acceptance and caring), and accurate empathic understanding (and ability to deeply grasp the subjective world of another)” (Corey, 2014, p. 170). Person-centered therapy relies on the belief that if therapists are able to maintain these attitudes the clients they interact with will become less defensive and will be susceptible to change in their lives.
Although I love to be with friends, spending time together and making memories, I am a private person when it comes to my personal life. Whenever I am struggling with things such as relationships, or difficult classes or other situations, I am rarely real with others when it comes to my personal struggles. I typically wait until the problems have subsided or I have solved the problems myself before discussing what I had being going through with friends or family. To avert people from seeing my problems I often will hide behind a facade of sarcasm and humor. Almost two years ago, a close friend came to me and simply asked why I never tell her or anyone what I am struggling with. Since that time, I have been trying to be increasingly honest with others, accepting help or empathy. Regardless, This is an area in my life I need improvement in, allowing others to help me, even if it is simply helping me move dorm