Humanistic Theories Of The Psychodynamic Approach

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• Humanistic Approaches appeals to me because its focus is away from the traditional neurosis and psychosis and the emphasis is on the positives. To change the way the client perceives things to a more positive or appropriate way. It aims to alter the client’s behaviours to create more positive outcomes. This helps the client to come up with new positive models that suit them therefore creating empowerment which enables change. The goal becomes the self-actualisation of the client rather than treating a malady. This was developed by American psychologists in the 1950s by basically using the self-centred approach which Carl Rogers is most famous for. • Behavioural Approaches concept focuses on behavioural change where you create new potential