This author places the highest authority in personal experience, viewing it as the touchstone for discovering truth. His work centers on person-centered, humanistic, and client-centered approaches, emphasizing the value of individual experience in the process of becoming. He advocates for returning to one's own lived experience to approximate truth as it unfolds.
Carl Rogers' early work delves into his person-centred approach to counselling and psychotherapy, offering valuable insights into the evolution of psychological practices. This rare first edition is a significant contribution to the history of psychology, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and scholars alike. The book is part of a series that aims to republish classic texts in high-quality, modern formats, preserving the original content and artwork for contemporary readers.
A profound and deeply personal collection of essays by renowned psychologist Carl RogersThe late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement and father of client-centered therapy, based his life's work on his fundamental belief in the human potential for growth. A Way of Being was written in the early 1980s, near the end of Carl Rogers's career, and serves as a coda to his classic On Becoming a Person. More philosophical than his earlier writings, it traces his professional and personal development and ends with a prophetic call for a more humane future.
Collection of essays by American psychotherapist Carl Rogers written between 1951 and 1961, in which he put forth his ideas about self-esteem, flexibility, respect for self, and acceptance of others.
Active Listening, a concise work by Drs. Carl R. Rogers and Richard E. Farson, introduces the counselling technique of active listening to a broader audience, particularly focusing on its application in employer-employee interactions. Carl R. Rogers, a pioneer of the "client-centered" approach to psychotherapy, is often regarded as the most influential psychotherapist, surpassing even Sigmund Freud. He established the University of Chicago's counselling clinic and traveled globally to apply his theories in politically and socially tumultuous regions. Richard E. Farson, who studied under Rogers, became a significant figure in research institutions and co-founded the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute. Together, they produced several projects, including a notable group therapy session that won an Academy Award.
Active Listening outlines a communication method essential for counselling and conflict resolution. Unlike passive conversation, active listeners engage actively, helping speakers articulate their issues. This involves restating what the speaker has said to confirm understanding and ensure the speaker feels heard. The technique emphasizes empathy, requiring listeners to grasp not just the words but also the emotions conveyed through various cues. While powerful, this practice demands inner security and courage, as it can challenge one's sense of self. Written in accessible language, the work aims to equip non-clinicia
The works contained in this volume give a rich view of Rogers' principles. Works include: Becoming a Person, Significant Aspects of Client Centered Therapy, The Process of Therapy, and The Development of Insight in a Counseling Relationship.
