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Client-Centered Therapy
Rediscovering and learning more about oneself are often the keys to a deeper understanding of certain emotions, behaviors, and elements of overall well-being. Person-centered therapy allows you to take a deeper look inside yourself to better comprehend your physical, emotional, and mental needs. While this process can be intimidating for many, the aid of a professional can make a large difference as you set off on this journey.
Client-centered therapy, also known as person-centered therapy, is an individual-driven form of talk therapy where the client runs the bulk of the session. During this time, the psychologist will often guide the individual or provide support as needed. However, the primary purpose of this therapy is to let the individual speak about their experiences and come to their own conclusions. At its core, client-centered therapy is a catalyst for deeper insight into situations as well as an educational tool to teach individuals how to resolve issues. Blair Wellness Group in Beverly Hills is proud to offer this beneficial form of psychotherapy. We have helped countless clients find themselves through these sessions, and we would love to help you do the same. Contact us or read below to learn more about the intricacies of person-centered therapy.
The Notion of the Self-Concept
First developed by American psychologist Carl Rogers, person-centered therapy utilizes a principle known as the self-concept to create consistency in how individuals perceive themselves. This notion of self also influences how we view the world around us and influences how we respond to certain situations and stressors. Rogerian therapy seeks to create a balanced self-image by organizing a person’s perceptions and beliefs into something consistent that they can use for reference. The self-concept is this very set of morals and personal rules that help an individual better react to their environment as well as gain a better understanding of themselves. Though you may notice a contract between your self-perceptions and how others view you, Rogerian therapy can help you find equilibrium and see yourself in a more positive way.
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The Conditions of Client-Centered Therapy
The basis of person-centered therapy sessions is making the client feel seen, heard, and understood. As such, it’s vital that the psychologist creates an environment devoid of judgment where the individual feels free to express themselves and come to their own conclusions. This process occurs with the aid of the three essential conditions described here.
Condition 1: Unconditional Positive Regard
Part of helping an individual develop a positive self-concept is to address them with unconditional positivity. While offering constructive criticism is beneficial in other forms of therapy, it can also make the client more guarded or defensive of their thoughts and feelings. Approaching them with unconditional positive support breaks down these barriers and encourages the individual to be more upfront and honest.
Condition 2: Empathetic Understanding
The psychologist is also there to create an environment of empathetic understanding. In these sessions, the psychologist takes a fully empathetic and accepting approach to what their client is saying. This condition creates an air of trust and forms a positive relationship between speaker and listener.
Condition 3: Open Communication
Additionally, there needs to be an established stream of open communication between psychologist and client. This ensures that the individual feels comfortable sharing their honest feelings with the listener. This stream flows both ways to make for a meaningful conversation. So the psychologist should feel safe to voice their thoughts as well.
Techniques of Client-Centered Therapy
There are several key person-centered counseling techniques that help a client get the most from their talk therapy sessions. Some require establishing ground rules for topics of conversation, while others are about maintaining a constructive environment for everyone involved. Here are a few of the crucial techniques of client-centered therapy.
Boundaries
Boundaries allow both listener and speaker to set expectations for their conversation, therapy helping create an appropriate relationship. Both parties can list topics they’re uncomfortable with during this time, and it’s crucial that these boundaries are respected by not talking about them.
Personal Experiences
Bringing personal experiences into the conversation is also a common method in person-centered therapy. Not only do these anecdotes humanize both parties, but it also allows the client to take the reins as the expert. They’re pulling from their own core experiences, making them the one to identify problems and solutions.
Active Listening
Active listening is the most vital psychologist tool in Rogerian therapy, as it shows the client that their psychologist is receptive to what they’re saying. When participating in the conversation, active listening allows the psychologist to elaborate on points and help a client work through their thoughts. This is a great way to establish clarity for both parties.
The Benefits of Client-Centered Therapy
Person-centered therapy has long been regarded as an effective way to help improve interpersonal, problem solving, and even problem recognition skills. However, there’s much more to it than that. In fact, with the aid of the above tools, clients can find themselves leaving their sessions with a slew of potential benefits.
Improved Self-Esteem
By taking the time to address our inner thoughts and feelings, we can find ourselves considerably closer to achieving higher self-esteem. Through this process, we come to recognize both our strengths and weaknesses and can seek to respond to them differently in our daily lives. With this awareness, we can start feeling proud of our actions.
Mental Health Recovery
From anxiety to depression to overall stress management, client-centered therapy helps us work through the roots of these mental health struggles and determine the best management strategies. Mental health regulation looks different for every individual, and recognizing your triggers through in-depth conversations can help you identify them in daily life.
Healthier Interpersonal Relationships
When we’re better at processing and responding to our emotions, we’re more conscious of how our actions affect our peers. With this consideration comes the ability to adjust our initial reactions into something positive, strengthening relationships along the way.
Increased Trust in Yourself
Above all, we gain a greater trust in ourselves over the course of person-centered therapy. These sessions are a chance to have a conversation with our inner thoughts, feelings, and fears and come to an understanding with them. As a result, we start to trust that we know the best actions to take or the right things to say in certain situations. This can do wonders for our confidence and allow us to walk through each day with the assurance that we know what we want out of life.
Reach Out to Blair Wellness Group for Client-Centered Therapy
Developing a more positive and inclusive relationship with oneself is an essential part of improving one’s self-image and finding inner peace. Though this process is often difficult for many, getting the right professional assistance can make a large difference as you navigate the challenges. At Blair Wellness Group, we work tirelessly to help you achieve the well-being you’re after through active listening, compassion, and guidance. If you have any additional questions about client-centered therapy or any of our other forms of psychotherapy, contact us today.
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If you’ve been searching for an anxiety psychologist, or you’ve been struggling with other challenges that could benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we encourage you to give us a call. At Blair Wellness Group, we specialize in treating a variety of psychological disorders including anxiety, addiction, depression, eating disorders, and more. Contact our Beverly Hills office at 310.999.4996 to schedule an appointment.
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