5.6.5 The Influence on Counselling Psychology

• What does the humanistic approach focus on?

  The positive side of human nature
• What types of challenges does Counselling Psychology address?

  Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems
• What is self-actualization in the context of the humanistic approach?

  Reaching your full potential and best self
• What are the key components of the Client-Centered Approach?

  • Emphasis on client's needs
  • Focus on client's experiences
  • Ensures client feels heard and understood
• What is the belief associated with free will in the humanistic approach?

  You can choose your own actions and decisions
• What is Counselling Psychology?

  A branch of psychology for emotional challenges
• What does unconditional positive regard mean?

  Accepting clients without judgment
• What does empathy involve in humanistic counselling?

  Truly understanding how the client feels
• What are the two essential techniques in humanistic counselling?

  Active listening and reflection
• What are the descriptions of empathy and unconditional positive regard?

  • Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.
  • Unconditional Positive Regard: Accepting and supporting a person without conditions or judgment.
• What concepts does the humanistic approach stress?

  Free will, self-efficacy, and self-actualization
• What does self-efficacy refer to?

  Your confidence in succeeding in tasks
• What is the overall goal of using active listening and reflection in humanistic counselling?

  To support clients in personal growth
• How does the humanistic approach view personal growth?

  As achievable through self-determination
• What are the two crucial concepts in humanistic counselling?

  Empathy and unconditional positive regard
• What are the key elements of the humanistic approach in psychology?

  • Whole individual perspective
  • Emphasis on free will
  • Focus on self-efficacy
  • Importance of self-actualization
  • Personal growth and self-determination
• What does the Client-Centered Approach ensure for the client?

  That the client feels heard and supported
• What are the four main counselling approaches?

  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy
• How does Gestalt Therapy differ from other counseling theories?

  • Focuses on the present moment, awareness, and personal responsibility
  • Encourages integration of fragmented aspects of the self
  • Uses techniques like empty chair, role-playing, and focusing on body sensations
• What is active listening in humanistic counselling?

  • Paying full attention to the client
  • Involves verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Helps clients feel heard and supported
• What is the goal of Gestalt Therapy?

  Integrate fragmented self
• What are the applications of Psychoanalytic Theory?

  Long-standing psychological issues, personality disorders, unresolved trauma
• How do empathy and unconditional positive regard contribute to counselling?

  They create a safe and supportive environment
• What is a strength of humanistic counselling related to relationships?

  Fosters a strong, trusting relationship
• What are the techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  Cognitive restructuring, behavior modification, exposure therapy
• Why might humanistic counselling be limited in its applicability?

  Not suitable for severe mental health conditions
• What is a key technique used in Gestalt Therapy?

  Empty chair technique
• What was Mark's reason for seeking therapy?

  Relationship issues
• What is the focus of Psychoanalytic Therapy?

  Unconscious mind
• What is a key technique used in Humanistic Therapy?

  Active listening
• What technique did Lisa's therapist use to aid her self-discovery?

  Reflective questioning
• What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

  Thoughts & behaviors
• What are the key characteristics of the psychodynamic therapeutic method?

  • Speech-focused
  • Unfiltered thoughts
  • Led by client, interpreted by therapist
• How did Mark's therapist approach the therapy process?

  By creating an equal partnership
• How does Humanistic Therapy differ from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

  Humanistic therapy is client-centered, unlike CBT
• What is a potential issue with the interpretation in humanistic counselling?

  Relies heavily on the counsellor's interpretation
• How did Lisa benefit from her humanistic therapist?

  She explored her values and career goals
• What are the techniques used in Gestalt Therapy?

  Empty chair technique, role-playing, focusing on body sensations
• What are the key characteristics of the humanistic therapeutic method?

  • Perception-focused
  • Behavior analysis
  • Equal therapist/client relationship
• What are the applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  Anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, OCD