Reflection Paper Upon viewing the video recording of Carl Rogers’s conversation with Gloria I was able to observe an extraordinary demonstration of Client-Centered Therapy. The tape provided me with excellent examples of many important traits of a Client-Centered Therapist. These included: allowing the client to find their own internal conclusions‚ the high use of reflection of content and emotion‚ the therapist becoming transparent and genuine with the client‚ and the therapist showing unconditional
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ensures success. Throughout this paper‚ I will explore observations for how I’ve cultivated and refined these goals and objectives‚ recalling memories and those defining moments‚ when my vision became clear. I will discuss my plan for achieving my ideal self thru my career and life aspirations in coordination with my intellectual agenda‚ inclusive of the many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I have always known I am destined for greatness. My Vision‚ Values‚ and Aspirations – the creation
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Describe Rogers’ theory with attention to the following four areas: * General theory/philosophy * Theory of personality * Acquisition of dysfunction * “Treatment” of dysfunction This essay will begin by introducing Carl Rogers‚ with a brief description of his upbringing and career background and will go on to discuss the main areas of his theory. The humanistic philosophy will be explained briefly and will lead on to Carl Rogers’ own humanistic beliefs and the birth of client-centred
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Running head: Albert Bandura & Carl Rogers Compare and Contrast Social Cognitive and Humanistic Theories of Personality to the case study entitled Myesha Course: PSCY3017 Personality Theory II Personality is an intriguing component in psychology vital for the perception of human beings. Understanding and defining personality has proven to be a difficult task. It is so complex‚ in fact‚ that no single theory can adequately define it. If one was to ask an ordinary
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Personality Theorist: A Look at Carl Rogers Through his eyes‚ Carl Rogers’ theory saw people in a basic form‚ which was relatively simple. They were either healthy or good‚ or at the very least‚ they were not bad or ill. This essay will outline his contributions to the field of psychology of personality and point out some of his simple theories. I want to begin by giving you some background on Carl Ransom Rogers. He was born in Oak Park‚ Illinois on January 8‚ 1902. At an early age he demonstrated
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Case Study 19 – Carl Rogers 1. How did Katharine’s self-concept differ from her ideal self before her experience with her support group? What does this imply about her mental health‚ according to Rogers’ theory? a. Katharine’s ideal self is a woman who is self-sufficient‚ an entrepreneur‚ and a mother as well as wife. Prior to attending her support group‚ Katharine’s life lacked any positive self-regard. She had been living as a ‘kept’ woman at her husband’s insistence for many years
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Carl Rogers is one of the pre-eminent psychologist of the twentieth century‚ founder of the client cantered approach to therapy he was able to break with conventions of his time and create new approaches. The work of Rogers was recognised in 1956 when he received the American Psychological Association ’s Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions (Faber‚ 1998). In a 2002 study‚ which used a qualitative approach to examine the work of different psychologists of the twentieth century using a
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Principles and Philosophy of Person-Centered Therapy. Client-centered therapy was developed more than seventy years ago by Carl Rogers‚ whom many therapists considered the most influential psychotherapist in history. In Rogers later years‚ he changed the name to person-centered therapy due to his concern with humanity; including families‚ businesses and education. In this type of therapy‚ the therapist conveys empathy‚ acceptance‚ value and unconditional support rather than providing specific
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CARL ROGERS AND PERSON CENTERED THERAPY Carl Rogers Carl Ransome Rogers‚ the most influential American psychologist of the 20th century was born on the 8th January 1902‚ in Oak Illinois‚ a suburb of Chicago. He was the fourth child out of the six children. His father Walter A. Rogers was a civil engineer and his mother Julia M. Cushing was a housewife and a
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Carl Rogers (1902-1987) was ‘the most influential psychologist in American history’ (Kirshenbaum‚ 1989:11). Since the study of personality began‚ personality theorists have offered a wide assortment of explanations about behaviour and about what constructs a person. Carl Rogers was the main originator of the ‘person centred’ approach‚ also referred to as the ‘nondirective’ or ‘client centred’ approach. This essay will offer a brief description about some of the main concepts in Carl Rogers’ person
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