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3.  Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk
about your life and anything that may be confusing,
painful or uncomfortable. It allow you to talk with
someone who is trained to listen attentively and to help
you improve things or problems.

4.  Client-centered therapy was developed in the 1930s by
the American psychologist Carl Rogers. Rogers was a
humanistic psychologist who believed how we live in
the here-and-now and our current perceptions are more
important than the past.

5.  • Person-centered therapy, which is also known as
client-centered, non-directive, or Rogerian therapy, is
an approach to counseling and psychotherapy that
places much of the responsibility for the treatment
process on the client, with the therapist taking a
nondirective role.

6.  Self esteem:- self-esteem reflects a person's overall
subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It
is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the
self.
 Openness to experience are generally receptive to
entertaining new and challenging facets of cultural life, as
well as personal thoughts and emotions.
 Background: • Developed in the 1930s by the American
psychologist Carl Rogers, client-centered therapy departed
from the typically formal, detached role of the therapist
emphasized in psychoanalysis and other forms of treatment.

7.  Rogers believed that therapy should take place in a
supportive environment created by a close personal
relationship between client and therapist.
 In person-centered therapy, the client determines the
general direction of therapy, while the therapist seeks to
increase the client's insight and self- understanding
through informal clarifying questions

8.  person-centered therapy was not intended for a specific age
group or subpopulation but has been used to treat a broad
range of people. His therapy has also been applied to
persons suffering from depression, anxiety, alcohol
disorders, cognitive dysfunction, and personality disorders .
 The person-centered approach can be used in individual,
group, or family therapy . With young children, it is
frequently employed as play therapy . There are no strict
guidelines regarding the length of person-centered therapy.
Generally, therapists adhere to a one-hour session once per
week. The client also decides when to terminate therapy.
Termination usually occurs when he or she feels able to
better cope with life's difficulties.

9.  The expected results of person-centered therapy includes:
Trust in one's inner feelings increased ability to learn from
mistakes Most positive relationship with others An
increased capacity to experience and express feelings at the
moment they occur New way of thinking about life
 If therapy has been unsuccessful:
The client will not move in the direction of self growth
An individual is not interested in therapy
He or she may continue to display behaviors that reflect
self-defeating attitudes or rigid patterns of thinking.

10.  This therapy can treat specific,
diagnosable mental health conditions such as :-
ADHD(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder )
Depression and anxiety.
Powerful emotions or strong emotion
Building self-esteem.
Trauma.
Addictions
Eating and body issues.
Stress related disorders

11.  use relationship to gain self-understanding
 Explore feelings, thoughts, beliefs
 Discover hidden aspect of self
 Becomes less defensive over time
 Explore self Empower self to lead own life
 Experience life in ‘’here and now ‘’not the past or
future

12.  is a process by which repressed material, particularly a
painful experience or conflict is brought back to
consciousness. Abreaction, the dramatic reliving of
traumatic events under hypnosis, is a powerful therapeutic
intervention useful in the treatment of victims of trauma.
It is most useful in acute neurotic conditions caused by
extreme stress (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) like
terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual
assault in adult or childhood, etc).
METHODS:- Abreaction can be brought about by strong
encouragement to relieve the stressful events. The
procedure is begun with neutral topics at first, & gradually
approaches area of conflict. Abreaction can be done with or
without the use of medication.

14.  Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is
centered on increasing a person's awareness, freedom,
and self-direction. It's a form of therapy that focuses on
the present moment rather than past experiences.
 For example, rather than saying, "If he didn't do that I
wouldn't get so mad!" a client might be encouraged to
say, "I feel mad when he does that because it makes me
feel insignificant and I don't like that." The use of "I"
statements is important in gestalt therapy.

15.  The word "gestalt" is a German term with no direct
English translation. It generally means "whole" or
"form." It is an idea that views every individual as a
blend of the mind, emotions, body, and soul with
unique experiences and realities.
 Through gestalt therapy, individuals are able to develop
new perspectives and bring positive changes into their
lives. They can do this because gestalt therapy
promotes increased self-awareness and a clear
understanding of thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

16.  Since its introduction, gestalt therapy has become a proven and
effective therapeutic approach in addressing and treating different
mental health conditions. Some of these conditions include:
 Anxiety. Gestalt therapy helps people focus on the present. This allows
individuals to discover what immediate thoughts, feelings, or behavior
may make them feel anxious.
 Behavioral health issues. Gestalt therapy can help people with
behavioral conditions like bipolar disorder. It's also an effective
therapeutic method for treating substance abuse, compulsive gambling.
People struggling with these conditions may develop a new view on
life through gestalt therapy and may see a positive change in their
lifestyles.

17.  Depression. Since gestalt therapy focuses on self-
awareness, it can help people with depression become
aware of possible stressful situations that trigger their
depression.
 Relationship difficulties. Gestalt therapy can help couples
recognize underlying destructive behaviors that may be
negatively impacting their relationships. This can help them
work toward making positive changes in their relationship
and individual lifestyles.
 Self-esteem issues. Gestalt therapy helps people with low
self-esteem identify and overcome underlying factors that
contribute to their low self-esteem.

18.  The different gestalt therapy techniques involve a series of
experiments and exercises. Therapy can be done individually or
in a group setting. Exercises and experiments help individuals
increase their awareness and understanding of the here and now.
 Different techniques of gestalt therapy work differently for
different individuals since everyone's past experiences are
unique. Here are examples of the different gestalt therapy
techniques:
 Paradoxical change. The theory of paradoxical change focuses
on the need for self-acceptance. It helps individuals develop an
improved sense of self-awareness. When an individual makes
peace with who they are as a person, it helps them live in the
present. This results in more positive feelings and mood.

19.  "Here" and "now". This technique enables individuals to appreciate past
experiences and how they influence their present thoughts and behavior.
By being conscious of internal factors that influence their present lives,
individuals can learn to let go of the past. This helps them focus on the here
and now. The objective of this technique is to help them live for the present
and make positive changes going forward.
 Empty chair technique. This technique helps individuals to open up and
practice talking with an empty chair. The goal of this technique is to
visualize yourself opening up to a particular person you needed to talk
with. When you open up as if the person was sitting there listening, the
therapeutic experience of opening up sets the stage for healing.
 Exaggeration technique. This technique works by making an individual
become aware of underlying issues that could be linked to their present
problem. The therapist may request you to exaggerate a specific behavior
or emotion. This helps in identifying and addressing the root of the
problem.

20.  Gestalt therapy is a comprehensive therapeutic method that
gives long-lasting benefits to an individual's mind,
emotions, body, and spirit. Common benefits of gestalt
therapy include but are not limited to:
 Increased self-awareness
 Improved self-confidence
 Ability to make peace with the past, and an improved sense
of acceptance
 Increased ability to deal and cope with stressful situations
 Being more responsible, improved ability to own up for
mistakes and behaviors without placing blames

21.  The only limitation of gestalt therapy is that it may not
help with the psychological effects of hereditary
behaviors. Neither does it help with psychological
factors that are not influenced by an individual's
thoughts. However, it is an effective therapeutic
treatment option for several addiction problems and
mental health conditions.
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