The Client-

centred
(Humanistic
theory)
PART 2
Prepared by:
Dhivyah
Emir
Huzaimah
Siti Anati
APPLICATIONS OF THERAPY
Used to treat a broad range of people
People with schizophrenia
Persons suffering from depression,
anxiety, alcohol disorder, cognitive
dysfunctions, and personality
disorder
Can be used in individual, group or
family therapy
 Listening

Respondi Acceptin
ng g
Techniqu
es used
in
Therapy

Respecti Understa
ng nding
FREQUENCY OF THERAPY
No strict guidelines

Usually therapists adhere to a one-

hour session, once per week

Scheduling maybe adjusted

according to the clients express
needs
Termination usually occurs when he or
she feels able to better cope with lifes
difficulties
STRENGTH WEAKNESSES

Clients have a positive experience The approach may lead therapists

in therapy when the focus is on to just be supportive of clients
them and their problems without challenging them (Corey,
2005).

Clients feel they can express Could be an ineffective way to

themselves more fully when they facilitate therapy if the therapist is
are being listened to and not non-directive and passive (Corey,
judged. 2005).

Clients feel empowered from person Listening and caring may not be
centred therapy as the enough (Seligman, 2006).
responsibility is on them to make
decisions.

Fails to prepare clients for the real

world due to the unconditional
positive regard of the therapist
(Seligman, 2006).