Existential Therapy
Theory Outline Project Assignment
Raymond McCall
March 28, 2013
Grand Canyon University PCN-500
Instructor: Gigi Sofia
Theory Outline
I. Theory: Person Centered Therapy a. Key Concepts i. A client can find away to resolve their issues when they make themselves aware. Some client result to faith to gain a sense of self direction. The client must figure out what he or she want to be verses what he or she is. During that time the client focus is on the present moment and the feeling that they are experiencing during that time.
b. Key Theorists
Rogers saw people in two different likenesses either good or healthy. He also viewed other human problem as things that were naturally intended such as mental illness, and criminality.
c. Appropriate Populations for the Theory ii. This can be applied to group therapy as well as the individual. This type of therapy can also be used for crises intervention as well as; human relation training, community programs and martial therapy.
d. Inappropriate Populations for the Theory (Explain why.) iii. Clients that are dealing with psychoanalytical issue are in appropriate for this type of treatment because they are usually mandated by the court. Individuals such usually will refuse treatment because they are being forced with will cause problems with the therapist.
e. Therapist’s Role iv. The role of the Therapist is to be an active listener and being there for the client. Do not alter attitude towards the client no matter what the choices may be. Attempt to see the Client life through his or her own eyes.
f. Client’s Role v. The client must be willing to improve and be evaluated. Must be open to build a relation with the therapist
g. Theory Strengths vi. The development of independence and learning how to cope with other around them and the people that they interact with in their daily
Raymond McCall
March 28, 2013
Grand Canyon University PCN-500
Instructor: Gigi Sofia
Theory Outline
I. Theory: Person Centered Therapy a. Key Concepts i. A client can find away to resolve their issues when they make themselves aware. Some client result to faith to gain a sense of self direction. The client must figure out what he or she want to be verses what he or she is. During that time the client focus is on the present moment and the feeling that they are experiencing during that time.
b. Key Theorists
Rogers saw people in two different likenesses either good or healthy. He also viewed other human problem as things that were naturally intended such as mental illness, and criminality.
c. Appropriate Populations for the Theory ii. This can be applied to group therapy as well as the individual. This type of therapy can also be used for crises intervention as well as; human relation training, community programs and martial therapy.
d. Inappropriate Populations for the Theory (Explain why.) iii. Clients that are dealing with psychoanalytical issue are in appropriate for this type of treatment because they are usually mandated by the court. Individuals such usually will refuse treatment because they are being forced with will cause problems with the therapist.
e. Therapist’s Role iv. The role of the Therapist is to be an active listener and being there for the client. Do not alter attitude towards the client no matter what the choices may be. Attempt to see the Client life through his or her own eyes.
f. Client’s Role v. The client must be willing to improve and be evaluated. Must be open to build a relation with the therapist
g. Theory Strengths vi. The development of independence and learning how to cope with other around them and the people that they interact with in their daily