On Becoming A Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

Carl Rogers

Nov 2012 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. A new introduction by Peter Kramer sheds light on the significance of Dr. Rogers's work today. New discoveries in the field of psychopharmacology, especially that of the antidepressant Prozac, have spawned a quick-fix drug revolution that has obscured the psychotherapeutic relationship. As the pendulum slowly swings back toward an appreciation of the therapeutic encounter, Dr. Rogers's "client-centered therapy" becomes particularly timely and important.

Ratings and reviews

They need to be given a chance and they will flourish. If they are reduced to robots by means of control they will lose their humanity and destroy themselves and everything.

An amazing look into the mental capacity and thought process of Rogers. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Good read.

About the author

CARL ROGERS (1902-1987) was one of the most influential psychologists in American history, and the founder of the humanistic psychology movement. He received many honors, including the first Distinguished Professsional Contributor Award and the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award of the American Psychological Association.