PERSON- CENTERED COUNSELLING

PERSON- CENTERED COUNSELLING. Saajidah Hosein Dejhah Nelson Sherelle Roberts Shakyah Julien Antonia Browne Leah Neptune.

Explanation. Content of the theory.

Contents Of The Theory. Person-centred counselling also known as client-centred counselling is described as a humanistic approach which enables individuals to openly deal with and discuss how they perceive themselves consciously as compared to how a therapist or a counsellor may interpret their unconscious/ subconscious thoughts or ideas (Counselling Directory, 2022). This is a process that allows the individual to become their true self and gradually arrive at their full potential in realizing self- actualisation..

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Contents Of The Theory Cont'd. The counsellor within the process plays a vital part in supporting the client through their journey. In order to achieve a proper environment for the client the following key concepts must be achieved: Congruence, Empathy Unconditional positive regard (Counselling Directory, 2022)..

Theorists' History. (Theorist that Supported and/or Developed The Theory).

Theorists' History. This theory was founded in the 1940s by American psychologist Carl Rogers. He was born January 8th, 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. He attended the University of Wisconsin and this was followed by an enrolment in the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. This was where his interest in psychology and psychiatry began and two years later he left the seminary to earn his master's degree followed by his PhD degree..

abstract. Theorists' History Cont'd. . He became a clinical psychology professor at the Ohio State University where he wrote another book entitled Counselling and Psychotherapy and he mentioned the importance of a well- established relationship between clients and therapists and how it can positively impact the restructuring of their lives..

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Pros Of The Theory Cont'd. To assist clients improvement, the therapist avoids controlling the course of therapy by following the client's lead. Person-centred counselling promotes health by offering the therapeutic alliance the experience of a united viewpoint, which may subsequently be generalized outside the partnership..

Cons Of The Theory.

Cons Of The Theory. Increased personal and financial costs. Risk for compassion fatigue. Unfairness due to empathy. (Summer Meranius et al., 2020).

Application of Theory To Nursing..

Application Of Theory To Nursing. Ensuring that your patient is comfortable at all times. Proper administration of medication. Establishing efficient methods to communicate with both patient and their family..

Application Of The Theory Of To Nursing Cont'd. Allowing patient’s family members to be present, verbal and to also participate in the decision making processes. Allowing patient to make personal family calls. Checking up on patients regularly and asking questions regarding the symptoms or medical issues they were admitted for or complaining about..

References. Cloninger, C. R., & Cloninger, K. M. (2011). Person- centered Therapeutics. The International Journal of Person Centered Medicine , 1 (1), 43–52. https://doi.org/10.5750/ijpcm.v1i1.21 Noel, S. (2018). Person– Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy) . Goodtherapy.org. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/person-centered Counselling-directory.org.uk. (2022). Retrieved 27 February 2022, from https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/person-centred-therapy.html#whatispersoncentredcounselling ..

References. Person centred counselling | Health Assured. Health Assured. (2022). Retrieved 27 February 2022, from https://www.healthassured.org/blog/person-centred-counselling/ . Summer Meranius , M., Holmström, I., Håkansson, J., Breitholtz , A., Moniri , F., & Skogevall , S. et al. (2020). Paradoxes of person‐centred care: A discussion paper. Nursing Open , 7 (5), 1321-1329. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.520.