Conditions Required

In this technique, therapists create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward their patients while using a non-directive approach. This aids patients in finding their own solutions to their problems.

• Therapist-Client Psychological Contact: Relationship between client and therapist must exist and it must be a relationship in which each person՚s perception of the other is given importance.
• Client Incongruence or Vulnerability: It requires that incongruence exist between the client՚s experience and awareness. Furthermore, the client is vulnerable to anxiety, which motivates him or her to stay in the relationship.
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Goals of Humanistic Therapy

• Create spirit of self-dependence approach to be accepted
• Distance between real and ideal self to be reduced

Procedure of Humanistic Therapy

Procedure of humanistic theory involves

• Client seeking help
• Client initiates reflection of feelings
• Development of insight takes place, causing evaluation of world using a new frame of reference
• Fault behavior is identified
• Positive steps are taken
• Face to face conversation with therapist are arranged and attended with concentration
• Bonding of contract occurs