people centered approach

• Social work


  Profession that promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships, empowerment and the liberation of people to enhance well-being
• People centered approach


  Where the therapist learns to recognize the clients potential
• Characteristics of person centered care


  • Supports independence
  • Promotes positive well-being
  • Enhance dignity
  • Empowers residents
  • Improves quality of life
  • Honors choice
• Techniques of person centered approach


  1. Active listening

  2. Empathy

  3. Unconditional positive regard

  4. Collaborative goal setting