CORE CONCEPTS
The Founder of Person-Centered Theory
Who is Carl Rogers?
This major shift moved away from the idea of the therapist as this
What is the Expert?
This idea suggests that you already know yourself better than any outside authority
What is You are the expert of your own life?
These populations were excluded in the creation of PCT
Who are...
This ability allows people to guide their own lives and decisions
What is Self-Direction
This concept refers to a person’s understanding of themselves
Self-Concept
This early phase emphasized an accepting environment where the client led the process
What is non-directive psychotherapy?
Rogers believed that treating people this way helps them move toward their ideal self
What is treating people like fully functional adults?
This cultural perspective influenced the development of the theory
What is Western?
Humans are naturally oriented toward this
What is Growth?
This is the natural drive toward growth and fulfillment
What is the actualizing tendency?
In later development, the focus shifted from techniques to these three relational qualities: empathy, this, and congruence
What is Unconditional Positive Regard?
Person-centered theory helped influence modern therapies such as Motivational Interviewing and this therapy
What is Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)?
This is something the theory often fails to address: power, race, and these broader forces.
What are systems or systemic issues?
Person-Centered Theory believes humans are this
What is Inherently Good?