Client-centered therapy is unique in that it makes me feel connected to my clients on a person-to-person basis. This form of therapy places me in a conflict between my values and emotions. As a therapist, I would need to separate my client 's behavior from their persona, and I would need to address them as an individual not defined by their actions. From my perspective, it would be difficult to display unconditional positive regard to a client that has committed many harmful and violent crimes. I do like certain aspects of client-centered therapy and one day I do envision being able to surpass whatever is holding me back from performing this form of therapy.
I do believe that one day I will be able to openly display unconditional positive regard to all my clients no matter what impulses or behaviors they have acted upon and carried out in their lives. As a therapist, I will need to be genuine with my clients and provide the nurturance and support they need. I feel that this treatment approach is very effective because it allows the clients to be autonomous and still have the support they require for inner personal growth. I feel that providing these services to my clients
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Although this form of therapy is not for every therapist, I feel that this is something therapists should strive. In the end, our goal is to provide the best services for these clients. Overall, client-centered therapy provides me with a different context and alternative to treatment for my future clients. By providing a caring, safe, and open environment, my clients will be able to relate on a personal level an and feel the empathy and support they need to overcome stressful situations. I feel that this form of therapy will help certain clients achieve the certain goals. For instance, Independence and autonomy. They will be able to make their decisions given the stressful circumstances they ar