Christian Psychology Translation Of Emotion-Focused Therapy

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In the humanistic view of human nature, many humanists were in agreement that they viewed people as having free will to choose their own destiny in life. Abraham Maslow, and Carl Rogers, believed that the “self-actualizing tendency” is when a person continues to strive to better themselves, no matter what circumstances or situations in life may try to hinder them from living a more fulfilled life. (Brooke/Cole, 2008, 2004). The article about Christian Psychology Translation of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), which is found in the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, talks about the study and treatment used in treating individuals from a spiritual perspective. It talks about the existence of man, God, and the purpose of mankind…show more content…
Here Rogers talks about how people see their actual qualities and capabilities, (their real self) and how people think that they should be, (their ideal self). Rogers states, that the quicker an individual’s real and ideal self hooks up to each other, the more happily and well adjusted the person will be. The next key concept is the hierarchical approach of Maslow (Maslow, 1968, 1970). Maslow stated that before an individual can be in touch with one’s feelings, high self-worth, and the development of one’s own sense of spirituality, they must first fulfill the more basic needs of life, like physical and security needs. (Brooks/Cole, 2008, 2004; Pearson Education, Inc.…show more content…
Trying to encourage them that they are to look at there situation in a positive manner, when they are hungry, homeless, and cold, would be doing them a great disservice. First try and help them with their basic needs, then they will be able to focus better on the other needs in their lives. Also as a HSW, I must develop a client and service worker relationship that is built on trust. I must inform the client that my main responsibility is to them and to help them find and to achieve their goal or goals in life. If my job is not important to me, and my desire to bring about a positive change in the life of some one, then trying to become a HSW is not a field that I must endeavor to
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