– Week 4 Discussion 1

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This week’s discussion is surrounded around Carl Rogers and his Patient-Centered approach to therapy. Rogers touched on the core of his therapeutic approach, which involves 1) trying to genuinely understand the client 2) genuinely and unconditionally caring about the client, and 3) being authentic in the therapeutic relationship.

What do you think of these conditions for change, growth, and drawing out the potential of the client? Are there aspects of his approach you have concerns about or disagree with? What do you like and dislike most about his approach?

1. Cite 5 references (within the last 5 years), including at least two of the following books:
2. Author: Carlat, D. J. – Tittle: The psychiatric interview
3. Author: Corey, G. – Tittle: Theory and practice of counseling psychotherapy
4. Author: Rollnick, S., Miller, W.R., & Butler, C.C. – Tittle: Motivational interviewing in health care
5. Author: Wheeler, K. – Tittle: Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

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Note: Scholarly resources are defined as evidence-based practice, peer-reviewed journals; textbook (do not rely solely on your textbook as a reference); and National Standard Guidelines. Review assignment instructions, as this will provide any additional requirements that are not specifically listed on the rubric.

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