1 Person-Centered, Existential, and Gestalt Theory Application
Person-Centered, Existential, and Gestalt Theory Application
Grand Canyon University
PCN- 500
, 2 Person-Centered, Existential, and Gestalt Theory Application
The concept of theory that is most appropriate for the client
The most appropriate theory that is most effective for the client is the person-centered
theory. The person-centered theory was formulated by Carl Rogers. I believe that this theory can
assist the client in effective problem-solving skills when faced with dilemmas. Rogers believed
that clients are conscious and can understand what issues they are faced with and how they can
come to a resolution for that problem. With this type of therapy method, the counselor serves as
the facilitator. In other words, the counselor will act in a way of compassion, as well as being an
active listener and acknowledging what the client is facing and their feelings towards those
issues.
Concepts of the person-centered theory
The person-centered theory consists of three elements. The first element is providing
unconditional positive regard. In other words, the counselor would have to show empathy and
understanding to the client's feelings. The counselor should build trust and ensure the client that
the Environment (office, or where ever the session is taking place) that they are in is a safe
space; judgement free zone. The counselor should be building the clients confidence and
supporting her to make her own decision. The second element is empathic understanding. This
means that the counselor understands and accepts how the client is feeling. The third element is
congruence. The counselor would have to be transparent towards her client. The counselor
should not seem as an authority figure however, the counselor should seem more like someone
who is honest and true to themselves. The identified client would benefit from these concepts
and elements due to the amount of hardships she has been faced with such as her husband being
Person-Centered, Existential, and Gestalt Theory Application
Grand Canyon University
PCN- 500
, 2 Person-Centered, Existential, and Gestalt Theory Application
The concept of theory that is most appropriate for the client
The most appropriate theory that is most effective for the client is the person-centered
theory. The person-centered theory was formulated by Carl Rogers. I believe that this theory can
assist the client in effective problem-solving skills when faced with dilemmas. Rogers believed
that clients are conscious and can understand what issues they are faced with and how they can
come to a resolution for that problem. With this type of therapy method, the counselor serves as
the facilitator. In other words, the counselor will act in a way of compassion, as well as being an
active listener and acknowledging what the client is facing and their feelings towards those
issues.
Concepts of the person-centered theory
The person-centered theory consists of three elements. The first element is providing
unconditional positive regard. In other words, the counselor would have to show empathy and
understanding to the client's feelings. The counselor should build trust and ensure the client that
the Environment (office, or where ever the session is taking place) that they are in is a safe
space; judgement free zone. The counselor should be building the clients confidence and
supporting her to make her own decision. The second element is empathic understanding. This
means that the counselor understands and accepts how the client is feeling. The third element is
congruence. The counselor would have to be transparent towards her client. The counselor
should not seem as an authority figure however, the counselor should seem more like someone
who is honest and true to themselves. The identified client would benefit from these concepts
and elements due to the amount of hardships she has been faced with such as her husband being
