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Essay / Goals in Counseling Psychology - 1128
Person-centered therapy also encourages clients to use their understanding of themselves instead of relying on a psychologist's own interpretation of the situation to resolve their problem. Another key concept in person-centered therapy is the use of unconditional positive regard. No matter what the client says or does, he can count on the therapist who will always be warm and safe towards him. The effectiveness of person-centered therapy provides true insight into human nature and people's need to feel accepted by another person. It is particularly interesting that acceptance as a core skill is taught to future counselors, illustrating the importance of Carl Rogers' philosophy. Additionally, I will implement this philosophy in my career as