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Client-Centred Counselling Guide

The document summarizes Carl Rogers' person-centered counseling theory. It outlines that Rogers developed the theory to meet the needs of Americans after World War II. The key concepts include the self, self-actualization, and the fully functioning self. According to the theory, human beings inherently strive for self-satisfaction and have no desire to harm others. When there is a discrepancy between one's experiences and self-concept, anxiety can occur. The document states that the counseling techniques focus on acceptance, empathy, and genuineness on the part of the counselor rather than specific techniques.

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Client-Centred Counselling Guide

The document summarizes Carl Rogers' person-centered counseling theory. It outlines that Rogers developed the theory to meet the needs of Americans after World War II. The key concepts include the self, self-actualization, and the fully functioning self. According to the theory, human beings inherently strive for self-satisfaction and have no desire to harm others. When there is a discrepancy between one's experiences and self-concept, anxiety can occur. The document states that the counseling techniques focus on acceptance, empathy, and genuineness on the part of the counselor rather than specific techniques.

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THE PERSON-CENTRED COUNSELLING

THEORY
BY MR. MUSONDA
CONTACT: 0977336942
 INTRODUCTION
• The Personal Centred Counselling theory is also known as self theory
in counselling, non-directive counselling or Rogerian counselling.
 MAIN PROPONENT
• Carl Rogers is the main proponent of this theory. He was born in
1902. He was the fourth born in a family of six children. His parents
brought him up in strict and uncompromising religious and ethical
values. The family valued virtue and hard work.
 PURPOSE OF THE CLIENT-CENTRED THEORY
• The client-centred theory was mainly developed to meet the needs of
Americans who were experiencing the effects of the World War II.
MAIN CONCEPTS IN THE CLIENT-CENTRED THEORY
• Concept of self: The self is a learned attribute which constitute the
individual's picture of himself or herself. It is synonymous with the I or
me.
• Self-Actualization: Rogers has defined self-actualization as the
inherent tendency and desire of organisms or human beings to attain
their full potential and self- satisfaction in life.
• Fully functioning self: A fully functioning self or health person is one
who can incorporate most of the experiences of life without
distortions.
• The typical characteristics of a fully functioning person include:
openness to experiences, living fully each moment, trusting his/her
own judgment and choices and depending less on other people's
approval or disapproval.
 NATURE OF HUMAN BEINGS ACCORDING TO CLIENT-CENTRED
THEORY
 Rogers views human beings to be socialized, forward moving, rational
and realistic. Deep in the core of their being human beings, they have
no desire for vengeance or harming others but rather want to rid
themselves of such feelings.
 Causes of anxiety or problems for counselling
• Anxiety occurs when there is discrepancy between the experience
and the concept of self. For example, if one considers himself to be an
A student then suddenly he get C+ in a test.
 COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO CLIENT-CENTRED THEORY
• Rogers argues that it is the relationship or attitude of a counsellor rather
than the techniques that facilitate the therapy. These include acceptance,
empathy and genuineness.
 Acceptance or unconditional positive regard refers to the counsellor
accepting a client regardless of his or her physical condition, gender, colour,
social status or appearance.
 Empathy refers to the understanding of what the client is experiencing by
the counsellor. Empathy is feeling with the client. Some people confuse
empathy with sympathy. Sympathy is feeling sorry for the client meanwhile
cannot help.
 Genuineness: In this context, refers to being real and not covering
oneself being professional jargons during counselling interactions.
END OF TOPIC!

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