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A therapist’s collected writings on person-centered therapy
1961Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Carl Rogers collects essays on his approach to therapy, which centers on empathy, acceptance and the client’s own direction. He also discusses learning and what it means to be a fully functioning person. The book is a classic of humanistic psychology.
Who will enjoy it
Readers interested in therapy and psychology.
What you will get
A landmark of 20th-century psychology.
On Becoming a Person Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Therapy · Humanistic psychology · Personal growth
Length
420 pages · ≈ 12 h
More about this book
Characters
Carl R. Rogers.
Setting
Therapy rooms and classrooms.
What makes it different
A classic statement of person-centered therapy.
Feel
Humane, clear and calm.
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