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Carl Rogers based his theories on the following nineteen propositions. 1. All individuals (organisms) exist in a continually changing world of experience (phenomenal field) of which they are the centre. 2. The organism reacts to the field as it is experienced and perceived. This perceptual field is “reality” for the individual. 3. The organism reacts [...]

Carl Rogers used the term Incongruence to describe feelings of depression and unhappiness caused by not living the life we really want to. Rogers felt that individuals could have a good job, marriage and children but still feel unhappy, a key element of Incongruence. Rogers believed that these feelings of unhappiness are important because they serve [...]

Carl Ransom Rogers (1902 – 1987) was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He is known as the father of client centred therapy, sometimes called non-directive therapy. Client Centred Therapy The basis of this approach is for the counsellor not to direct the client with questions, assessments, opinions and interpretations. Instead the counsellor provides a safe, [...]