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Mentioned in 13 episodes
On Becoming a Person
A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
Book • 1995
In this book, Carl Rogers presents his theory of psychotherapy, focusing on client-centered therapy.
He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing.
Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process.
The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment.
It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth.
He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing.
Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process.
The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment.
It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth.
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