A positive relationship is one, which is shared by both individuals, and is ideally collaborative. The most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship is Roger’s concepts of unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and genuineness (Egan, 2014). The approach that is used is important, however without these elements engaged with a client, the approach may not provide the client with the desired outcome. This empathic relationship helps clients understand themselves, recognize their unused resources, and manage their lives (Egan, 2014). These concepts facilitate a client-centered approach to therapy (Egan, 2014). Building of a good relationship enables the client and therapist do the work by whatever helping process is used (Egan,
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It is what makes a true relationship an alliance (Egan, 2014). It is a personal relationship and reflects in the degree in which each is genuine with the other; the perceived experience the other of being real (Egan, 2014). Being truly genuine is being real and not false or fake (Egan, 2014). Being real is incompatible with disrespect (Egan, 2014). The therapist is there as a partner not as an expert, a true helper (Egan, 2014).
Positive regard is the acceptance of the person just as they are and respecting them for who they are (Egan, 2014). Respect is non-possessive warmth toward the client (Egan, 2014). Respecting the client means accepting their values and not judging them (Egan, 2014). Being competent and committed to the client shows respect for them and their concerns (Egan, 2014).
These core concepts of unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and genuineness, are the root to person-centered approach to therapy (Cormier, 2014). The supportive relationship is empirically supported in its contribution in effective therapeutic outcomes (Cormier, 2014). A therapeutic relationship has the ability to help and heal a client, Roger’s concepts should always be considered when working with individual seeking therapy (Cormier,
It is what makes a true relationship an alliance (Egan, 2014). It is a personal relationship and reflects in the degree in which each is genuine with the other; the perceived experience the other of being real (Egan, 2014). Being truly genuine is being real and not false or fake (Egan, 2014). Being real is incompatible with disrespect (Egan, 2014). The therapist is there as a partner not as an expert, a true helper (Egan, 2014).
Positive regard is the acceptance of the person just as they are and respecting them for who they are (Egan, 2014). Respect is non-possessive warmth toward the client (Egan, 2014). Respecting the client means accepting their values and not judging them (Egan, 2014). Being competent and committed to the client shows respect for them and their concerns (Egan, 2014).
These core concepts of unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, and genuineness, are the root to person-centered approach to therapy (Cormier, 2014). The supportive relationship is empirically supported in its contribution in effective therapeutic outcomes (Cormier, 2014). A therapeutic relationship has the ability to help and heal a client, Roger’s concepts should always be considered when working with individual seeking therapy (Cormier,