Person Centered Therapy Case Study
Introduction
Professional therapists encounter clients with diverse needs. For a counselor to administer the right treatment to a client, he or she needs to first understand the applications of different therapy theories so as to make the right choice as per the patient’s problem. In this scenario, person-centered therapy will be applied in resolving Ann’s depression and anxiety issues.
What concepts of the theory make it the most appropriate for the client in the case study?
According to (Saul, 2019), person-centered therapy adopts a non-authoritative approach where clients are allowed to take more of a lead in discussions where they discover their own solutions in the process. In terms of use, person-centered approach suits for clients who…Show More Content….
- Why did you choose this theory over the others?
- What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals?
- Is the theory designed for short- or long-term counseling?
- What will be the counselor’s role with this client?
- What is the client’s role in counseling?
- For what population(s) is this theory most appropriate? How does this theory address the social and cultural needs of the client?
- What additional information might be helpful to know about this case?
- What may be a risk in using this approach?
The application of Carl Rogers’s client-centered theory in therapy poses various risks. First, the counselor is prohibited from being judgmental, meaning that the input of a counselor is limited during the client’s recovery process. (Kahn, 1999). A counselor is also denied the right to offer advice and guidance on a client, and this prolongs the….Show More Content….
Conclusion
In conclusion, Carl Rodgers’s person-centered therapy gives the client more power than the counselor during the treatment period. In this approach, a counselor acts in a more genuine, simpler, warmer, and emphatic manner by providing a client with a supportive environment for self-recovery.