Carl Roger Person Centered humanistic

Carl Roger Person Centered humanistic

Unconditional Positive Regard –

full acceptance without judgment

Empathy –

deep understanding of the client's feelin

Congruence –

genuineness/authenticity of the counselor

Goal:

to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore and grow toward self-actualization.

Best For:

• Clients seeking personal growth

• Individuals dealing with self-esteem or identity issues

• Clients needing emotional support

Strengths:

• Empowers the client

• Emphasizes relationship over technique

• Effective in building trust and rapport

limitation

Less structured; may not work for crisis or severely disturbed clients

self actualization

the process of fully realizing one's potential, becoming the best version of oneself, and living in alignment with one's true values, abilities, and purpose.