Humanistic And Relationship-Oriented Therapies: A Case Study

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Humanistic & Relationship-Oriented Therapies
Maslow (1908-1970) was most known for his work on human motivation and the hierarchy of needs are intrinsic values, self-actualization, esteem, love/belonging, safety, and physiological. The most basic needs are psychological needs, next are safety, then our needs for belonging and love followed by working on our self-esteem for ourselves and from others. The only ways we are able to strife for self-actualization are when these needs are met. “Maslow’s emphasis on the healthy side of being human and the emphasis on joy, creativity, and self-fulfillment are part of the person-centered philosophy (Corey, 2013, pg. 178).”
Roger earned recognition around the world for originating and developing foundational ideas, especially the central role of the client-therapist relationship as a means to growth and change. Through counseling, Rogers developed a newfound self-esteem, capacity to experience more of his feelings, and ability to be increasingly congruent in personal and professional relationships. Rogers’s impact on psychology and the helping professions came about not only through research, teaching, and practice, but also through leadership in many professional associations. Rogers utilized Congruence, Actualizing tendency, unconditional positive regard, and accurate
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Person-centered therapy is based on striving for self-actualization. Rogers believed we are structured according to our own personal views of reality. We portray ourselves in the reality that we observe. It is important for the therapist to create a relationship with a client that is genuine, accepting, and understanding. “It is the therapist’s job to adapt and accommodate in a manner that works best for each client, which means being flexible in the application of methods in the counseling process (Cain,