Demonstrate and evaluate a range of skills/techniques specific to the two approaches. The two approaches I will identify are Person Centred Counselling and Cognitive Therapy. Firstly, I am going to explore Person Centred Counselling developed by American, humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers who first began formulating the person centred approach in the 1930s- 1940s. Rogers believed that human beings are born with an innate ability to thrive, reach their own potential and become a fully functioning person (by fully functioning person, he meant accepting and valuing oneself, being able to live in the present, experiencing life as a process, experiencing high self-esteem, valuing genuineness, respecting others, developing creativity in order grow and be the best you can be.) Rogers also believed that people are inherently good and creative.
By far the most influential and eloquent voice in self-concept theory was that of Carl Rogers (1947) who introduced an entire system of helping built around the importance of the self. In Rogers' view, the self is the central ingredient in human personality and personal adjustment. Rogers described the self as a social product, developing out of interpersonal relationships and striving for consistency. He maintained that there is a basic human need for positive regard both from others and from oneself. He also believed that in every person there is a tendency towards self-actualization and
Jack considers himself to be an idealist, which is his first try to circumvent the idea that actions have consequences. His search for information on the judge, and of many people in his past lead Jack to the theme that understanding and accepting ones past is necessary for satisfying life in the
b. This was also embodied in the notion of the “Gospel of Wealth” which stated that the wealthy should give back to charities and help people who were in need. People believed the Ideology of Success and Gospel of Wealth both encompassed the so called American Dream and people wanted the believe they could be successful no matter what race, religion, gender, etc. they were as long as they were willing to work hard. c. While the above doctrines emphasized individualism and free will to success, Social Darwinism, which was embraced by big business, believed that wealth, leadership, success, and prosperity were more determined by evolutionary superiority (survival of the fittest) and that once all the weak species died off only the superior race would be left.
Stearns also suggests that history is what gives a population their identity, stating that “ Merely defining the group in the present pales against the possibility of forming an identity based on a rich past.”(Stearn, Pg.3). Traditions from their pasts is what provides distinction between various cultures around the globe, and being well immersed in them demonstrates an individual’s loyalty and good citizenship. Furthermore, Stearns claims that these “identities” provide mankind with a “database” of itself, providing better
Realizing what is truly important to us is a major step towards achieving personal success. Once a person fully knows who they are, they are able to see limitations and opportunities. Personal success is being able to allow for personal growth. Success can mean having a family, friends, and a mediocre paying job that satisfies. It is important to keep a balance of the important things in one’s life otherwise, weaknesses can be developed that shadows over a person’s natural strength to prioritize.
This profile acts as a personalized developmental needs assessment, calling attention to the individual's strengths as well as areas needing improvement. Part I: Personal Thinking Styles From the research I have done my primary style is achievement. My backup thinking style is dependent which is closely followed by avoidance. I do not find myself to be overly defensive or aggressive when dealing with individuals. I tend to listen more to what people have to say.
Included within this group is Maslow’s Holistic- Dynamic Theory. This theory suggests that people become motivated by his or her needs, and that their psychological health has the potential to grow. This process is known as self-actualization. In order to achieve self-actualization a person needs to satisfy a lower need. These lower needs are the basic needs of every individual and they include self-esteem, feeling loved, satisfying ones hunger, and ensure one is safe.
Furthermore, love and belonging refers to the interpersonal relationship, in which relationships with family, friends, lovers, and others are drawn; providing humans with a sense of acceptance and attachments. Esteem refers to the need to be respected and accepted and, most importantly, the need of self-respect. People develop their esteem as they are recognized by others, gaining a certain level of social status and thus build their own self-respect. The last is about the self-actualization, in which an individual realizes his or her potentials. Because the human brain is driven by a basic instinct to survive, this need trumps all others, thus it’s easy to see how obvious biological and physiological needs, such as food, drink, shelter, warmth, and sex, formed the basis of Maslow’s pyramid.
Abraham Maslow Abraham Harold Maslow was an American humanistic psychologist who was best known for creating a theory of self-actualization known as “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” Humanistic psychologists believe that every person has a strong desire to realize his or her full potential and to reach a level of self-actualization. In his work, Maslow emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive qualities in people. Maslow first introduced his theory of self-actualization in his 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation” and his book Motivation and Personality. He proposed in these works his concept of a hierarchy of needs, which suggested that people are driven to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other more advanced needs. To demonstrate that humans were not mindlessly reacting to situations, but striving to achieve, Maslow studied individuals who were mentally healthy as opposed to those with serious psychological issues (Hoffman 2011).