Understand person centred approaches for care and support Person centred values is a theory developed by Carl Rogers that trusted the innate tendency (known as the actualising tendency) of human beings to find fulfilment of their personal potentials. An important part of this theory is that in a particular psychological environment, the fulfilment of personal potentials includes sociability, the need to be with others and a desire to know and be known by other people. It also includes being open to experience, being trusting and trustworthy, being curious about the world and being creative and compassionate. It is important to work in a way that encourages person centred values so that a person feels free from threat, both physically and mentally. This environment could be achieved when being in a relationship with a person who was very understanding, accepting and genuine.
Explain their own philosophical approach to counselling Where I am in my training I feel that I have a good understanding of the person centred approach to counselling. At the moment I don’t feel I have a deep enough knowledge of the other theories to relate to them. Person centred approach appeals to me for a number of reasons; firstly I believe that each person has within them the ability to become the best possible version of them. I feel that this is an important part of the theory. “The actualising tendency refers to the tendency in all forms of organic life towards more complex organisation, the fulfilment of potential, and in human beings, the actualisation of the whole person including the persons self” (Merry 2002).
Each individual should have the right to privcy which encourages that person to maintain dignaity and respect. 3. Explain how using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way Using an individuals care plan contributes to working in a person-centred way because it will ensure that the persons own needs and wishes are met , rather then offering them a choice of what is available. Using their care plan you can build on what they want and see were there are gaps that need to be addressed. 4.
Their plan must be based on what they truly like, what they believe and the values they practices. 1.4 - Explain how the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking is based differs from assessment and other approaches to planning. Some decisions may include decisions from professionals and specialists. Examples are their psychiatrist, doctor, social workers and others. Their views might not be needed to be considered but the decisions made by these professionals are for their best interest.
Humans naturally form social groups and identities. These groups may have common conscious or unconscious values or morals. With this individuals are exposed and may become vulnerable to influencing factors encouraging them to conform or adopt the group values and beliefs. In the helping profession, in order for the counsellor to support the client effectively the counsellor must show and feel acceptance regardless of the issue; even if it contradicts or disagrees with their morals and values. On occasion there are self-awareness unexplored problem areas that the counsellor encounters with a client.
This is the ability to be you without pretence or façade. This is also called genuineness; it is the most important attribute in counselling according to Rogers, in this the counsellor is keen to allow the client to experience them as they really are, the therapist being authentic. Unconditional Positive Regard: (UPR) this is a non-judgemental, Respecting and accepting the other person as they are, Rogers believed that for people to grow and fulfil their potential it is important that they are valued as themselves. The counsellor has a genuine regard for the client, they may not approve of some of the client’s actions, but the therapist does approve of the client. The therapist needs an attitude of “I’ll accept you as you are.” The therapist must always maintain a positive attitude to the client at all times.
* Understand a major therapeutic model of counselling: 1.1 Analyze the philosophy of one major therapeutic model to it’s * Origins * Historical Development to the present day * The people influential in its development The basic philosophy of the person centered approach is that (as Carl Rogers believed) “each person has sufficient innate resources to deal with effectively with whatever trauma, conflicts or dilemmas they are experiencing. This belief in the Strength and integrity of human beings is fundamental tenet of person-centered counselling. Even when an individual’s resources are latent or hidden, they are always acknowledged as being present and having potential for growth and development. He held the belief
Self reflection is also knowing that I may need professional development in an area. This is needed so that I can be able to show unconditional positive regard, a non judgemental attitude and to be able to show empathy. Therefore it is important that I take time out to reflect in my performance and development. Self awareness can also be done in supervision or through peers. It helps to keep one’s mind fresh and with new ideas on how to deal with issues which I face during my sessions with a client.
The term for the use of free will is personal agency. Personal agency refers to a person’s life choices and the paths that the individual goes down, along with the consequences from these actions (Feist, Feist, & Roberts, 2013). This theory assumes that all people are basically good inside and that all individuals have an instinctual need to improve themselves, as well as the world around them. Included in the humanistic theory is the emphasis on the personal value of one’s worth, the uniqueness of individual values, and the innovative spirit of human beings. The method is optimistic in nature and concentrates on virtuous human capabilities to prevail over pain, deprivation, and hopelessness (Feist, Feist, & Roberts, 2013).
The therapy group is a social system with the group therapist as its manager, whose primary function is to monitor and safeguard the work-oriented boundaries of the group so that members experience it as a safe container with an internal space in which psychological work can occur. 3. The therapist needs to be able to distinguish processes that are work-oriented from those that resist, avoid or defend against work. The therapist should appreciate that containing and working through destructive forces (in the group, the context of the group, or in the group leader) holds the possibility for creative growth and therapeutic