Theoretical Framework And Analysis

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Theoretical Framework and Application 1: This Author will be using person-centered theory. There are many theories that clinicians can operate from when counseling. Each theory can be beneficial if the clinician will use the interventions and techniques correctly. This takes practice and research on these theories. Not one theory works with all clients, for this reason it is good for clinicians to be knowledgeable in different theories. When clinicians choose a theory it needs to fit the client and the interventions need to be tailored to the client, not tailored to the clinicians wants and needs. For this paper this author will be exploring person-centered and applying that theory to a case to see the theory in action.
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However, in the 1970’s a group settled the debate as to where it would work with diverse populations. According to Quinn 2012, “since the 1990s person-centered therapy has reemerged demonstrating equivalence to other psychotherapies across a range of Axis I and potentially, Axis II disorders” (pg. 203). Since this time more studies across the globe and those studies suggest that person-centered therapy has been a suitable and effective from all collectivist-orientated cultures and their origin. There have been several studies done on person-centered therapy in several countries and they found that person-centered therapy is an effective approach for clients of diverse backgrounds. To integrate this therapy into clients with diverse population a clinician would just let the client set the tone of the session. The clinician needs to make sure they understand the client’s beliefs and accepting the client for where they are at in their life. A clinician needs to be empathic to the client’s issues. This will help the client tap into their inner …show more content…
The next one is the genuineness and empathy that the clinician show the client in the sessions. This builds the clients self-esteem to solve their own problems and open up to the clinician. The last strength that this clinician would like to discuss is acceptance and unconditional positive regard. As these strength develops a trust with the client and also propels the client to open up, because they know that the clinician is not judging