Carl R. Rogers Books
Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. He developed client-centered therapy, focusing on the individual's capacity for self-understanding and personal growth.
Known for: On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
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On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
This influential work by Carl R. Rogers presents his humanistic approach to psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. Rogers explores how individuals can achieve personal growth and self-actualization through genuine human connection and acceptance.
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The Shift from Expert to Facilitator
Early in my professional life, I believed that being a good therapist meant being an expert — knowing what was wrong with the client, identifying their symptoms, and prescribing methods to fix them. I was trained to analyze and direct, to tell people what they should do. And for a time, I tried to f...
From On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
The Concept of the Fully Functioning Person
Through years of observation and reflection, I came to envision what I call the "fully functioning person" — not an idealized figure or a perfect being, but someone living openly and fluidly in the stream of experience. Such a person is not defensive or overly controlled by shoulds and musts imposed...
From On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy
About Carl R. Rogers
Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. He developed client-centered therapy, focusing on the individual's capacity for self-understanding and personal growth. His work profoundly influenced counseling, education, ...
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Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. He developed client-centered therapy, focusing on the individual's capacity for self-understanding and personal growth. His work profoundly influenced counseling, education, ...
Carl Ransom Rogers (1902–1987) was an American psychologist and one of the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. He developed client-centered therapy, focusing on the individual's capacity for self-understanding and personal growth. His work profoundly influenced counseling, education, and interpersonal communication.
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