Humanistic Theory

GROUP 1
Client-centered Therapy
• Also known as Person-centered therapy or Rogerian
Therapy.

• Developed by Carl Rogers, person-centered therapy is

based on the belief that individuals have an innate
tendency towards self-actualization.

• is a non-directive approach to talk therapy that requires

the client to actively take the reins during each therapy
session, while the therapist acts mainly as a guide or a
source of support for the client.
• It is a talk therapy in which the client
does the most of the talking.

The therapist provides an empathetic,

non-judgmental, and genuine
environment where clients can explore
and express their feelings and thoughts
freely.
Existential Therapy
• a style of therapy that places emphasis on the human
condition as a whole.

• Existential psychotherapy uses a positive approach

that applauds human capacities and aspirations while
simultaneously acknowledging human limitations.

• Existential therapists help clients confront the

realities of existence and the anxieties that arise from
it, encouraging them to take responsibility for their
choices and create meaning in their lives.
Gestalt Therapy
• -Founded by Fritz Perls, gestalt therapy emphasizes
the here-and-now experience of the client and
focuses on increasing awareness of one's thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors.

• form of psychotherapy that is centered on

increasing a person's awareness, freedom, and self-
direction.

• It's a form of therapy that focuses on the present

moment rather than past experiences.
• Gestalt therapists often use techniques such as
role-playing, empty chair technique, and guided
imagery to help clients become more aware of their
emotions, needs, and the ways they interact with
their environment

• The goal is to help clients achieve greater self-

awareness, self-acceptance, and personal
responsibility by integrating conflicting aspects of
their personality into a cohesive whole.