Carl Rogers theory made simpler

[lauu-x]

Hello everyone! I really need help with wording and understanding Carl Rogers theory, I have looked at websites but I really don't get his theory for some reason, there is a lot involved and my teacher wants me to briefly discuss his theory, can anyone help!? and I also need to know how his theory links to practice?

Hope someone can help :)

[Ruthierhyme]

Carl Rogers (1902-1987) was a humanist and a psychologist. Like Abraham Maslow, his theories see the individual as exactly that, a unique, holistic, whole person with needs that require fulfillment in order to be satisfied with the way their life is going and all that involves.

His work focussed on how people perceive and interpret events rather than behaviour (BF Skinner). He added to the theroy of humanism by stating individuals can only grow if their environments enable it - openness and self-disclosure.

Some terms to look into or check with your tutor's teaching materials are 'self-actualisation, the ideal self and requirement/need to express this through behaviour - congruence' 'person-centered practice'

http://www.simplypsychology.org/carl-rogers.html

Understanding child development on amazon.co.uk

Hth

[lauu-x]

Thankyou!! this helped a lot, and the website :)