Processes
Rogers believed that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapist's attitude. There are three interrelated attitudes on the part of the therapist:
- Congruence - the willingness to relate to clients without hiding behind a professional facade.
- Unconditional Positive Regard - therapist accepting client for who he or she is without disapproving feelings, actions or characteristics. It shows the willingness to listen without interrupting, judging or giving advice.
- Empathy - understand and appreciate the client's feeling throughout the therapy session.
According to Rogers, a therapist with these three attitudes would allow the client to express their feelings freely without having the feeling that they are being judged. The therapist does not attempt to change the client's way of thinking in order to explore the issues that are most important to them.
Read more about this topic: Person-centered Therapy
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