I would like to share with you, an article and talk that I provided for Wounds UK. The focus of the talk at the conference was for the nurses who were there, but this topic is relevant and adaptable to all. It explores Anxiety, Relationship with Self, Psychological Tension and Conditions of Worth. The below article was published after the talk, asContinue Reading
This article explores the risks that Postmodernism and Pluralism can present to the Person-centred Approach, as well as how we define the Counselling approaches we use, whilst also making room for developments and difference.Continue Reading
Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – ‘A Theory of Personality and Behavior’ (1951) is one of the most essential capturings of a person-centred view of personality dynamics and behaviour, but can also be one of the hardest bits of Rogers theory to get your head around! I’ve explained and simplified them here…Continue Reading
The Actualising Tendency is one of the most important theories in Person-Centred Counselling. Have a look at what both Carl Rogers and myself have to say about it!!Continue Reading
Recently, I have been realising how misused the term “Self-actualization” is, and particularly in relation to the person-centred approach. This article attempts to set the record straight!Continue Reading
In this article and video I discuss why knowing your view on Human Nature is so important as a Therapist. I also include some questions to help you reflect on this topic, in attempt to help you uncover your own beliefs about Human Nature.Continue Reading