On Becoming A Person: A Therapist's View on Psychotherapy, Humanistic Psychology, and the Path to Personal Growth - Softcover

Rogers, Carl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039575531X ISBN 13: 9780395755310

Publisher: HarperOne, 1995

Synopsis

A landmark book offering a therapist’s perspective on psychotherapy―a must-read for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.

Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy and the helping relationship with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. New discoveries in the field of psychopharmacology, especially that of the antidepressant Prozac, have spawned a quick-fix drug revolution that has obscured the psychotherapeutic relationship. As the pendulum slowly swings back toward an appreciation of the therapeutic encounter and deeper interpersonal relationships, Dr. Rogers’s "client-centered therapy" becomes particularly timely and important.

In these essential essays, Rogers explores:

• The Fully Functioning Person: A therapist’s view of the good life, moving beyond simple adjustment toward a fluid, open process of becoming.
• Client-Centered Therapy: The foundational principles of Rogers’s revolutionary approach, shifting the focus from the therapist’s authority to the client’s own capacity for growth.
• Empathy and Acceptance: Discover why genuine warmth and a deep, empathic understanding are the cornerstones of every effective helping relationship.
• Personal Growth and Self-Actualization: A roadmap for moving away from facades and “oughts” to discover and trust the positive, forward-moving nature at the core of your personality.

About this title

About the Author

CARL ROGERS (1902-1987) was one of the most influential psychologists in American history, and the founder of the humanistic psychology movement. He received many honors, including the first Distinguished Professsional Contributor Award and the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award of the American Psychological Association.

From the Back Cover

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of client-centered therapy. His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. Houghton Mifflin is delighted to introduce this preeminent psychologist to the next generation with a new edition of this landmark book.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039575531X
• ISBN 13: 9780395755310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 420