Congruence

group member expressed disappointment in learning that the group would continue as a role-play, and not as a process group—a disappointment other members of the group shared. The group leader stated honestly that she was a little hurt, demonstrating congruence, but in an egalitarian spirit, agreed to continue as a process group. Corey, Corey, & Corey (2014) suggested that group leaders reveal enough of themselves that group members have “a sense of who you are as a person” (p. 30). In this…

Finkelhor (1984) explains emotional congruence as “relating sexually to the child satisfies some important emotional need” (pp. 54). This suggests that child molesters have developmental immaturity and feelings of inadequacy. Due to these factors a sexual relationship with a child is less threatening…

For my visual representation, I added pictures to a map of the world to exemplify how I want to change the world. One of the ways I see the world is filled with compassion, and one way I want to add compassion to our world is by volunteering with my church and, ironically, with a group called compassion, in Chadirac, Haiti. I want to spread love to the children and city I help sponsor, and help the children know they are wanted. Another way I see the world is more sustainable, which is one of…

This formulation centers on Carl Roger’s Humanistic Theory otherwise known as the Person-Centered approach. While most psychotherapy models embrace “genuineness, warmth, and kindness”, these tenets are the central component of Person-Centered psychotherapy. Compared to it’s psychodynamic predecessors, Person-Centered Therapy deemphasizes the significance of early relationships, particularly those during infancy. Conversely, there is a greater focus on the present, “here and now experience”, and…

The CMOP-E in conjunction with the CPPF works virtuous together through focusing on the client’s occupations and engagement and aiming for goal attainment. Through the eight steps of the CPPF in congruence with CMOP-E, allows the therapist to guide clinical decision-making. The use of both models provides client centeredness, evidence-based practice and goal attainment (Townsend & Polatajko,…

“necessary and sufficient” to create a growth-inducing environment. According to this theory, the client and counselor must be in a therapeutic relationship where the client is experiencing incongruence in his life. Next, the counselor must demonstrate congruence, show unconditional positive regard, and utilize empathy to understand the client’s subjective view of the world. Lastly, the client must be able to acknowledge the counselor’s unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding of…

for this distinction, it is also plain that the most intensive and success- full counselling is indistinguishable from intensive and successful psychotherapy. (Rowan 1998). The counselling relationship is based on the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Client centred therapy helps individuals grow and develop in the ways that they otherwise could not on their own (Raskin et al. 2014). When individuals are denied acceptance and positive regard from others,…

The simple present and the present progressive encode semantic meaning through a combination of devices. From general to specific, these semantic devices are: (a) nature of the specific verbal aspect, (b) inherent semantic properties of the verb, (c) aspectual classes of the verb, and (d) core meanings of the verb predicate. Below is the essence of each semantic device, presented in the order just mentioned. Nature of Verbal Aspect. Exploration of the nature of verbal aspect can be traced back…

The purpose of this essay is to investigate the use and the importance of the three core conditions in Non-directive play therapy. Carl Rogers advocated these three core conditions empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard, he is considered the founder of Non-directive play therapy. Virginia Axline’s contribution is explored, she built on Carl Roger’s core conditions and developed these further with huge emphasis on the role and qualities of the play therapist. Examples from her book…

In general, both Maslow and Rogers have strongly contributed to what we know today as the world of psychology. Their theories, although with little differences have provided us with necessary knowledge and different of understanding human beings and their potentials. In addition, their contribution in the field of psychology has allowed us in one way or the other to successfully assess our clients in therapy. In terms of the critiques given to each theories based on their ability to generate…