Rogers’ View of the Self-Concept: Carl Rogers described self-concept as the organised set of perceptions and beliefs a person holds about themselves. He believed that the “real self” (the authentic, innate self) often diverges from the “ideal self” (the self shaped by external expectations), and the gap between the two can lead to psychological distress.
In the Coping Paradox, the paradox lies in the fact that coping is both necessary for resilience and, when unmanaged, a source of vulnerability.
In this article, we will explore the concept of authenticity as an aspirational quality for self-transcendence
Unconditional positive regard serves as a key element in Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapy.
The salutogenic model, proposed by Aaron Antonovsky in the late 1970s, is a theoretical framework that focuses on factors that support human health and well-being,
Carl Rogers, a prominent figure in humanistic psychology, emphasized the importance of self-exploration and the questioning of one’s assumptions
Personal growth, according to Carl Rogers, is a fundamental aspect of human development and is closely tied to his Person-Centred Approach.
Conditions of Worth is a fundamental concept in Carl Rogers’ theory of Person-Centred Therapy
Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.
Carl Rogers, a pioneer in humanistic psychology, envisioned an ideal state of being he called the fully functioning person.