

What if You Aren’t Broken? Carl Rodgers and Humanistic Psychology
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the world of humanistic psychology, a movement that champions the inherent goodness of people. Explore Carl Rogers' groundbreaking ideas on self-actualization, unconditional positive regard, and the importance of authenticity in therapy. The discussion also highlights the historical context of humanism and its influence on modern therapeutic practices. With practical takeaways, listeners are encouraged to embrace self-acceptance and agency, fostering personal growth and deeper connections.
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Human Nature As Fundamentally Growth-Oriented
- Humanistic psychology sees human nature as fundamentally good and growth-oriented.
- It arose mid-20th century as a hopeful counterpoint to Freud and behaviorism.
Five Core Principles Of Humanism
- Core humanistic principles include inherent goodness, wholism, self-actualization, agency, and subjective experience.
- Rogers emphasized returning to one’s own experience as the highest authority for truth.
Rogers' Jaw-Dropping Group Presence
- Carl Rogers listened to each person and then mirrored back deep meanings with exact recall around a table.
- The group experienced jaw-dropping presence from his detailed, empathetic reflections.