Person Centered Theory of Personality and Behavior
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Objectives
~ Define “person centered theory”
~ Explore how the PCT can help us understand differences in individuals responses to situations
~ Explore how PCT can be useful in developing effective treatment plans/interventions
Core Concepts in Person Centered Theory
~ According to Rogers, the self concept is an organized and consistent set of beliefs about oneself, and includes valuation of what the self is and can do.
~ All people are competent, trustworthy and forward moving
~ Individuals can move in a positive forward direction as defined by that person when provided with empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard
What is Personality & How Does It Develop
~ The way we behave and respond across situations
~ What makes a “good personality”
~ Empathy/self and other awareness
~ Respect for self and others
~ Stable sense of self
~ Ability to self-validate/self-love
~ Emotional stability
~ Responsibility
~ Motivation and a desire to grow
~ Generally content
~ Enjoy the company of others*
5 Characteristics of the Fully Functioning Person According to Rogers
~ Open to experiences –both positive and negative
~ In touch with everyday experiences without preconceptions (mindful)
~ Focused on the present, not always in the past or future
~ Aware of and attentive to facts, feelings and gut-reacPerson Centered Theory of Personality and Behavior
Objectives
~ Define “person centered theory”
~ Explore how the PCT can help us understand differences in individuals responses to situations
~ Explore how PCT can be useful in developing effective treatment plans/interventions
Core Concepts in Person Centered Theory
~ According to Rogers, the self concept is an organized and consistent set of beliefs about oneself, and includes valuation of what the self is and can do.
~ All people are competent, trustworthy and forward moving
~ Individuals can move in a positive forward direction as defined by that person when provided with empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard
What is Personality & How Does It Develop
~ The way we behave and respond across situations
~ What makes a “good personality”
~ Empathy/self and other awareness
~ Respect for self and others
~ Stable sense of self
~ Ability to self-validate/self-love
~ Emotional stability
~ Responsibility
~ Motivation and a desire to grow
~ Generally content
~ Enjoy the company of others*
5 Characteristics of the Fully Functioning Person According to Rogers
~ Open to experiences –both positive and negative
~ In touch with everyday experiences without preconceptions (mindful)
~ Focused on the present, not always in the past or future
~ Aware of and attentive to facts, feelings and gut-reactions
~ Willing to take risks and be creative
~ A sense of contentment with life and desire for new challenges and experiences (growth)
~ How do these impact personality and behavior?
Therapeutic Question
~ How can self concept (I am) impact personality and behavior
~ I am a soldier
~ I am a Christian
~ I am a woman
~ I am a geek/nerd
~ I am a bully
~ I am a failure/screw up
~ I will always be a disappointment
~ I am unlovable/everybody leaves me
~ I am a victim
~ I am a (schizo