The humanistic theory is based off the idea that disclosure between the helper and client is important in session. Disclosure allows for a value of transparency and genuineness to be placed on the therapeutic relationship, resulting in openness of the client and helper. From the humanistic perspective, the client’s problems developed from a lack you organismic valuing process. When this happens conditions of worth become the path for how a person’s life should be guided. For the client, her condition of wealth revolves around her educational success. Sleeping problems, stomach pains, difficulty concentrating, depression, and drinking are all connected to the stigma surrounding the …show more content…
My role as a helper is to be her foundational support and the extra tool that she can use to vent and talk about her issues. Apart of being her foundational support means that I get to give her advice regarding the issues that she bring up in session and the ones I already know about. To be affective at this I will use the principles of ethics- autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance, justice, veracity, and confidentiality. The client’s role is to be open and engaging in the session and answer questions honestly and truthfully. My responsibility is to keep her safe by assessing the issues she is going through and whether they are a danger to her life or anyone else’s. It is her job to take advisement to the things I suggest and try to implement them into her daily …show more content…
The humanist approach can beneficial with this client because she has shy tendencies meaning that disclosing in session is a way for her to understand that she is not the only person that deal with the problem she has. Having a loving family, boosted self-confidence, and thinking about pledging a sorority are strengths that can yield dividends in trying to help with the client with her anxiety. Some limitations to my abilities are that she may have ulcers from the stress she is under and she maybe an alcoholic, both of which may require more immediate