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Key concepts in client-centered therapy, including unconditional positive regard, congruency, ideal self, empathy, and the fully functioning person. It provides correct answers to questions on these topics, making it a valuable resource for students studying counseling and psychotherapy. The document delves into the core elements of the client-therapist relationship, such as congruence, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding, which are central to the person-centered approach developed by carl rogers. By understanding these fundamental concepts, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the client-centered approach and its emphasis on the client's own capacity for self-direction and growth.
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The basic acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, especially in the context of client-centered therapy. --- correct answer --- Unconditional Positive Regard
Self-actualization occurs when a person's "ideal self" (i.e. who they would like to be) is congruent with their actual behavior (self-image). --- correct answer --- Congruency
Ideal Self: Always out of our reach; self-concept you would most like to possess
◦ Conditions of worth: Parents, teachers, peers, media, etc. only give us what we need when we show we are worthy
◦ Develops from conditional positive regard and self-regard
◦ If big gap between real and ideal selves = dissatisfied; mental illness & criminal behaviour = result of a distortion of actualizing tendency --- correct answer --- Ideal Self
Who you wish you were doesn't match with who you actually are --- correct answer --- Incongruence
Degree of accuracy between your experience, awareness, and communication --- correct answer --- Congruence
Congruence (seeing yourself accurately; being comfortable with who you actually are)
Incongruence = cause of neurosis --- correct answer --- Mental health:
Congruence and Incongruence
Empathy = ability to understand/feel what another is experiencing (placing yourself in someone else's shoes)
Differs from sympathy (feeling badly for another)
Involves cognitive piece: perspective-taking (seeing things from other's point of view
Involves emotional piece (feeling concern and compassion + their feelings) - -- correct answer --- EMPATHY
Fully aware of real self (complete congruence)
Characteristics of the fully functioning person
◦ Openness to experience (accurate perception of your experiences and feelings)
◦ Living in the present moment (fully realize each moment)