Organismic Self
Person-centred therapeutic theory
This article describes Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapeutic theory and looks at the factors for its success in modern therapy.
Organisational Narcissism
The Antipsychotic Medication Paradox: A cause of systematic Gaslighting in the NHS?
Recent research has uncovered a potentially systematic gaslighting mechanism within the NHS, the National Health Service in the UK. This appears to show that NHS may be in breach of the Mental Capacity Act, and is, as such, showing itself to be a potentially narcissistic organisation.
Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory
Window of Tolerance
The concept of the Window of Tolerance was introduced by Dan Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry. This idea describes the optimal zone of arousal where a person can effectively manage their emotions and respond to stress.
Organismic Self
Organismic Processes and the Organismic Self
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.
Coping Methods and Skills
The Fully Functioning Person
Carl Rogers, a pioneer in humanistic psychology, envisioned an ideal state of being he called the fully functioning person.