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Psychology Spotlight: Carl Rogers (1902–1987)

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Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers was born in 1902 in Illinois. 

Client Centered Therapy

  

Known as one of the founders of humanistic psychology, Rogers’s approach is integrated into modern therapy in many ways. Most notable is the invention of Motivational Interviewing (MI), which uses the core principles for the therapeutic interview laid out in Rogers's 1951 work, Client-Centered Therapy.

What the Client Experiences

The Client Centered Approach

  

This video is famous and is used for teaching. Certain approaches work for different issues. The client-centered approach is good for resolving ambivalence and creating a safe environment for the client to explore their emotions and thoughts about many things. Like all therapies, there are limitations to client-centered therapy. and situations where other therapies are more suitable.

Motivational Interviewing

  

Motivational interviewing is found in many settings where people engage in productive relationships. Places where you might encounter motivational interviewing include doctors' offices, human resources departments, and government institutions. 

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