Hello Basim, Humanistic theory is human behavior and unique. I agree with you, humanistic theory is focused on the individual, but it also focused on the person’s behavior. I support your idea about strengths, the theory provides support and improves human behaviors. Humanistic theory makes nursing students to acquire critical thinking so that they can provide psychological support and prevent bad behavior for clients.…
1. Theory as Is Related to Presenting Problem. An Existential-Humanistic theory aligned with the CREAR-CE model approach will be used to argue to formulated the case of Sonny. In addition, a Person-Centered approach is used to initiate therapeutic rapport with Sonny. Regarding the Person-Centered approach three basic principles of the approach were followed: 1.…
“Humanistic perspective emphasizes on individual’s freedom of action and search for meaning” (Hutchison, 2015, p.68). The social worker believed the family was worthy of full dignity no matter the circumstances. Ruth knows there is heartache throughout the family and explains that their may not be enough time for her to make a difference, but the social worker sees the kindness and love the family has for one another. So, humanistic perspective focuses mainly on the freedom actions and search of meaning each individual…
Humanism an idea by Abraham Maslow who believed people were naturally good and is motivated to improve. Maslow believed the pinnacle to motivation is the goal of self-actualization. As a whole humanistic psychologist rejected the idea people were uncivilized and needed to be taught to be good. Many of these therapists were trained in psychoanalysis but were not seeing the results they wanted. One therapist even changed the way people were referred to clients not patients, reflecting a more equal standing with therapist.…
Modern society is no stranger to the idea of self-help books and psychology. With countless bestselling theories hitting the printing presses each year on topics ranging from relationships to sleeping, self-improvement books are available in bookstores, online and even in audio form. Despite the astounding number of existing resources available at the literal fingertips of the world population, there is still a market for new ideas and theories. This would lead one to believe the market is thriving because there still exists an overall sense of disillusionment or meaninglessness in people’s lives. It is this general sense of emptiness that Thomas Moore addresses in his book, Care of the Soul.…
Last, humanistic perspective concentrates on self-actualization, the human potential, and free will. Behavioral perspective presumes that anxious behavioral reactions are learned. This perspective may suggest behavioral therapy be…
As mentioned previously, the study of psychotherapy encompasses a variety of theoretical approaches. Each form of therapy borrows elements from each other, while building upon new ideas and techniques to call their own. Psychotherapy is described as “A collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. Grounded in dialogue, it provides a supportive environment that allows [the client] to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental” (“Understanding Psychotherapy,” n.d.). Psychotherapy assists people in modifying their emotions, cognitions, and behaviors.…
The existential-humanistic psychotherapy mainly emphasizes bringing the present moment into clients’ awareness and believes in human potential is an important element. (International Institute for Humanistic…
There are three different ways to handle anxiety disorder, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive. Behavior is learning from ones surroundings, humanistic is making choices from one’s self, and cognitive is how one thinks. A Behavioral Psychologist may imply that Jake learns from his surroundings. The whole concept is learned through classical and operant conditionings.…
The fifth strategy is to “capture yourself,” this is done by using digital, and video recording techniques. This theoretical orientation you espouse should be one that is easily recognizable on recording, so that you can determine whether your interventions, strategies, and ways of relating to your clients are congruent with your theoretical orientation. Sometimes, viewing themselves on a recording is the first time students in the helping professions recognize that their intended theoretical orientation is not apparent in the counseling session. Also recording provides an opportunity for you to receive feedback from others who can assist you in understanding whether or not your clinical work is reflective of the theoretical orientation you…
Humanistic psychologists believe that an individual’s behavior is connected to his inner feelings and self-image (Courtland). A humanistic psychologist connects many of their studies to common characteristics that all humans share, such as: love, self-worth and grief. ambition had to do with the fact that I was lacking self-worth, and confidence. Thankfully, I had a good support system who constantly motivated me and gave me the praise I needed to make such achievements, but without a supportive environment I may have had more difficulty with humanistic psychology down the road. Carl Rogers believed that having a supportive environment was key to humanistic psychology and living a fulfilled lifestyle.…
Humanistic therapy revolves around the idea of people having free will and being able to change their own behavior. Part of humanistic therapy is helping the subject to be able to change their behavior through their own free will. There are two main types of humanistic therapy. Gestalt therapy, which focuses on how the subject is feeling, rather than why they are feeling that way. Client-centered therapy focuses on reestablishing the subject’s true identity through the use of empathy and positive regard in a supportive…
The humanistic approach believes people are the way that they are because they want the good to be showing in everyone and everything.…
The aim of this essay is to explore two counselling theories or theorists in depth, comparing and contrasting their background, theory of personality, theory of problems in living and theory of change. It is also necessary to assess their strengths and weaknesses as you see them and to evaluate which counselling situation that they would be most appropriate for. The two theories that I am going to discuss are the humanistic approach of person-centred therapy and the cognitive behavioural therapy approach of cognitive therapy. Carl Rogers agreed with the same main assumptions as Abraham Maslow but added that in order for a person to progress successfully they would require an environment that also gives genuineness, acceptance and empathy. He…
The aim of this essay is to explain, evaluate and critically discuss the Psychodynamic and the Humanistic perspective and how they help our understanding of the treatments for abnormal behaviour. It will explain and look in to Freud’s Psychodynamic theory, which include the psychoanalytical/iceberg theory, his psychodynamic model of personality and the psychosexual stages of development. It will look at these theories in some depth, evaluate each of them and show how they relate to mental health. The Humanistic perspective will then be explained in the same context. It will explain what this perspective is and then look in to the approaches within the perspective.…