Case Scenario 2 – Sherry For this week’s case scenario, we’re presenting Sherry’s case who is a young adult dealing with her insecurities and low-esteem. Sherry feels dependent of her parents and unsafe when trying to live by herself. Altogether, she feels that she is not worth it in this life because of her insecurities and not being able to make decisions and advance in her emotional life and career life as well.
Presenting Concern In this week, I chose to use the person-centered theoretical approach to conceptualize the case because Carl Rogers believed that this approach “values the dignity and worth of all people well their potential to resolve their difficulties.” (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014, p.172). I see that Sherry is presenting…show more content… “Empathy opens the door for further discussion, usually at a deeper level, and is empowering.” (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014. p. 158). I chose this technique because I truly believe in the power of “listening”. It also would led to Sherry’s self-reflection. When a client feels that we are really listening, and showing unconditional positive regard, the client will feel more open, comfortable to talk. Sherry needs to self-actualize, to find her strengths and worth, and my job is to promote a meaningful, deeper communication and show her that I listen and I…show more content… As we know, the client-therapist relationship is important to carry on the treatment. A counselor should show congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard. Be genuine and facilitate conditions. For example, if the counselor provides a safe, caring and comfortable environment, the client’s perception of the counselor will be a positive one. In person-centered, the client is the one taking the lead and making his/hers own decisions after reaching self-actualization. On the other hand, as a weakness, this approach may be not suitable for clients who are not motivated to change. In real life, not everybody will reach self-actualization due to a diverse of other factors. Not all people are open to changes, nor feel motivated to change. Some people are just not risky, or they let their fears overcome them. Another weakness is that, it could be an ineffective way to facilitate therapy if the therapist is non-directive and passive (Corey, 2005). For instance, if a client go to see a therapist that is passive, the client most likely will not benefit from the session and drop the treatment. Or maybe, the client may view the counselor as not caring, or incompetent. It is valid to remember that counselors are here to promote empowerment. If a counselor is passive or doesn’t have the three core conditions, this therapy would be
