Although, with my basic knowledge, humanistic psychology and psychoanalysis are the theories that associate the most. Therapists practicing humanistic psychology would most likely use an approach to achieve personal growth through conscious thoughts, whereas therapists using psychoanalysis emphasize the importance of childhood experiences and the impact of the unconscious. A psychoanalytic therapist assumes that an individual's actions and experiences are governed by unconscious meanings laid down in childhood, while a humanistic approach believes in potential for personal growth and the capacity to create oneself. Psychoanalysis used on an adult child would most likely include dream interpretation, free association and transference, therefore they would focus mostly on the past and try to resolve issues to move forward. Humanism used on the child of a BPD parent would most likely include client centered therapy; which highlights the client's capacity for self-direction and the understanding of his or her own development. The therapist would be non-directive, allowing the adult to come to insights on their …show more content…
He believed that incongruent individuals, in their pursuit of positive regard, lead lives that include falseness and do not realize their potential. It was rather difficult trying to specifically connect the article to Carl Rogers beliefs, although, what I did notice was that throughout the article it emphasizes that as a human being, you matter most. Humanism is about creating a whole person, but having a parent that isn't "whole", can disrupt a child's development. Rogers would absolutely agree that having a BPD parent would prevent self-actualization. Specifically, he believed that for a person to "grow", they need an environment that provides them with genuineness, acceptance and