On Becoming A Person by Carl R. Rogers
A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
This influential work delves into the principles of humanistic psychology, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and self-discovery. It explores the concept of the "fully functioning person," who is open to experience, lives in the present, and trusts their own feelings and instincts. Through a series of essays and case studies, the book highlights the therapeutic relationship's role in fostering personal development, advocating for empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity as essential components of effective therapy. It challenges traditional psychological approaches, advocating for a more person-centered and empathetic method of understanding human behavior.
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 420-450
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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