Techniques
Rogers did not believe in using a set of techniques to deal with a client. Although Rogerians consider the therapist’s attitude as more vital than any technique, two main techniques that can be utilized with Ruth are reflection and motivational interviewing. Reflection is restating what the client says rather than interpreting those statements. For instance, Ruth reports that she “took a role on caring for her younger siblings, largely in the hope of winning the approval of her parents”, which can be restated as, “so you looked after your siblings mainly to please your parents”. Additionally, motivational interviewing is a widespread and commonly practiced technique by many healthcare professionals. It can be a great tool for helping …show more content…
Reflective listening is the primary way of responding to clients and of building empathy, which is one of the major attributes of a person-centered therapist. Reflective listening involves listening carefully to clients and then paraphrasing the client’s comments back to her. For instance, the therapist can reflect by saying, “So you are saying that you want to leave your husband, and on the other hand, you worry about being alone by ending the relationship. That must be difficult for you.” Reflections validate what clients are feeling and it communicates that the therapist understands what the client has said, which further enhances the outcome of therapy (Treatment, 1999). In conclusion, these techniques will help Ruth understand her ambivalence about changing and move her further toward wanting to …show more content…
Her case was very similar to Lillian’s case which was a little confusing in the beginning; however, it was fascinating for me to approach these similar cases from two different therapeutic approaches. Moreover, one aspect of Ruth that I also liked about Lillian was that she had courage to tell herself that she needs to change for which she might had to take many arduous steps. It might have been very challenging for her to accept and admit that she needs assistance. Thus, I will definitely encourage and commend her for this in the beginning of the therapy process, which will assist in developing an empathetic relationship. Consequently, this will become a major tool in helping Ruth achieve her goals of
Rogers did not believe in using a set of techniques to deal with a client. Although Rogerians consider the therapist’s attitude as more vital than any technique, two main techniques that can be utilized with Ruth are reflection and motivational interviewing. Reflection is restating what the client says rather than interpreting those statements. For instance, Ruth reports that she “took a role on caring for her younger siblings, largely in the hope of winning the approval of her parents”, which can be restated as, “so you looked after your siblings mainly to please your parents”. Additionally, motivational interviewing is a widespread and commonly practiced technique by many healthcare professionals. It can be a great tool for helping …show more content…
Reflective listening is the primary way of responding to clients and of building empathy, which is one of the major attributes of a person-centered therapist. Reflective listening involves listening carefully to clients and then paraphrasing the client’s comments back to her. For instance, the therapist can reflect by saying, “So you are saying that you want to leave your husband, and on the other hand, you worry about being alone by ending the relationship. That must be difficult for you.” Reflections validate what clients are feeling and it communicates that the therapist understands what the client has said, which further enhances the outcome of therapy (Treatment, 1999). In conclusion, these techniques will help Ruth understand her ambivalence about changing and move her further toward wanting to …show more content…
Her case was very similar to Lillian’s case which was a little confusing in the beginning; however, it was fascinating for me to approach these similar cases from two different therapeutic approaches. Moreover, one aspect of Ruth that I also liked about Lillian was that she had courage to tell herself that she needs to change for which she might had to take many arduous steps. It might have been very challenging for her to accept and admit that she needs assistance. Thus, I will definitely encourage and commend her for this in the beginning of the therapy process, which will assist in developing an empathetic relationship. Consequently, this will become a major tool in helping Ruth achieve her goals of