Theoretical Framework Of Carl Rogers’ Person-Cente

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Having a well-defined theoretical approach is extremely important to a counselor. Without a well-defined theoretical approach a counselor would be left using technics and interventions based on biases rather than having a true understanding of how to foster change in a person (Corey, 2009). A theoretical framework is needed to give therapy direction and guidance. This is especially true with new counselors according to Spruill and Benshoff (2000) integrating theoretical framework early in training gives beginners the opportunity to develop their own personal theory and build skills that are essential in understanding and evaluating different counseling approaches. Additionally having knowledge of a many theoretical approaches will give counselors more options in therapy; according to Corey (2009) “There is a clear place for theoretical pluralism, especially in a society that is becoming increasingly divers (pg. 4)”. It is also true that no one theoretical approach will work with all clients (Corey, 2009). According to Ozechowski and Liddle (2000) ethical background has a role in the effectiveness of a technic or the openness to receive therapy. They found that Latinos of non-Cuban descent responded better family based therapy than Latinos of Cuban descent. For the purpose of this paper two theoretical approaches with be intergraded to create on theoretical model, Carl Rogers’ person-centered and Albert Ellis’ rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Carl Rogers developed person-centered approach in the early 1940’s. He received his BA from the University of Wisconsin in 1924 an MA and Doctorial degree from Columbia University in 1928 and 1931 respectively. Rogers was voted as the single most influential psychotherapist of the past quarter century according to 2006 survey conducted by Psychotherapy Network (Corey, 2009). His person-centered approach has

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