Person Centered Therapy

Developed by 

- Carl Rogers

Principle - 

Human beings are inherently good and are capable of making changes or enhancing their situation

Goal -

 To make a conducive environment for the client with elements of unconditional positive regard, empathy and therapist congruence so that the client can explore oneself and change him/her to better adjust to reality

Role of Therapist -

 Catalyst

The video gives a short explanation from Rogers himself.

The podcast below is a humble effort to help you guys to know the overview of client centered or person centered therapy, role of therapist, conditions required for change, and key concepts.

The notable resources for more readings on Person centered therapy are :

The practice of social work by charles zastrow
http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/client_centered_therapy

http://pandc.ca/?cat=carl_rogers&page=rogerian_therapy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person-centered_therapy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Rogers

http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Rogers/therapy.htm