science. He first introduced his concept of a hierarchy of needs in his 1943 paper "A Theory of Human Motivation”. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is most often displayed as a pyramid. The lowest levels of the pyramid are made up of the most basic needs‚ while the more complex needs are located at the top of the pyramid. Maslow emphasised the importance of self-actualisation‚ which is a process of growing as a person to achieve individual potential. The humanistic movement wanted to take a more holistic
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core theoretical perspectives in counselling‚ behavioural‚ cognitive behavioural‚ humanistic and psychodynamic theories‚ the view of the person in therapy‚ the blocks to functioning of the person in therapy and the goals and techniques of each theory. I will compare and contrast the approaches looking at the similarities and differences between the counselling perspectives and how the counsellor in each theory differ in their techniques to counselling their clients. This essay will present and contrast
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Compare and contrast two counselling theories covered on this module. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the two models. In this essay I am going to explore two multicultural theories which are person centered therapy and Gestalt therapy. I will start by discussing the two perspectives in relations to then illustrate the similarities and differences between them. During this time I will also be identifying the strengths and limitations of both of the models. The Gestalt approach to therapy
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The History of Person Centred Counselling Person Centred Counselling was developed by Carl R. Rogers (1902-1987)‚ a leading American psychologist who was along with Abraham Maslow a major theorist of Humanistic Therapy which developed in the 1950. It is sometimes called
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humanistic theory Words: 263 Date: 22/05/2013 Criteria 8.1 - Describe the main elements of psychodynamic theory Words: 248 Date: 05/06/2013 Criteria 9.1 - Describe the main elements of cognitive behavioural theory Words: 217 Date: 05/06/2013 Criteria 10.1 – Compare basic differences between the three theories Words: 131 Date: 15/05/2013 – 22/05/2013 – 05/06/2013 Criteria 11.1 – describe how theory might underpin skills * Humanistic – words: 97 * Psychodynamic – words: 107
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The process of counselling has at its core the personal progress and growth of the individual. Both the psychodynamic and the person-centred models are accepted to be therapeutic procedures the aim of which is to bring to the client a better insight and a clearer understanding of their life. Although classed as being different they are both efficient approaches if practised with efficacy. There are numerous differences between the two models but despite this‚ there are many similarities too. The
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understand by the term Person- Centred Counselling Person-Centred counselling was developed by the psychologist Dr. Carl Rogers . It is a humanistic non-directive approach to counselling where the counsellor allows the client to lead the conversation and not try to steer them in a particular direction. A fundamental part of this type of counselling is the therapeutic relationship between Counsellor/Client. An important part of this is providing an environment where a person feels free from threat
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personality” Corey (2013‚ pg ) As aspiring counsellors and psychotherapists it is important to familiarize ourselves with the mainstream therapeutic approaches. No theories are considered “right” or “wrong” although there are better suited therapies for some individuals & therapies that can be successfully integrated. This essay will be focusing on one humanistic theory (Person Centered Therapy) One Post Modern approach (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Furthermore‚
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method of treatment to treat mental and nervous disorders‚ which is not the same as psychodynamic counselling today. Freud studied medicine at the university of Vienna‚ where he was influenced by one of his teachers Ernst Brucke‚ Ernst Brucke believed in the mechanistic approach seeing a person as a machine‚ determined by physical or chemical causes. Freud moved into neurophysiology (the nervous system and how it functions)‚ where he was influenced by another tutor‚ Theodor Meynert who studied
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approaches‚ I will review the relationship between client and counsellor. I will attempt to discover how the relationship is formed and how it is maintained during the therapeutic process. Once this has been established‚ I will then look at how the changes occur in the therapeutic relationship and which techniques will be used. I will compare and contrast the approaches of Carl Rogers‚ Sigmund Freud and Albert Ellis. I will look at how their theories have impacted on the counselling processes in modern times
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