Topic > Trauma Therapy from a Different Perspective - 916

Carl Rogers developed the person-centered personality theory that all people strive to realize their full potential. According to Rogers, people's desire to realize their full potential is the main motive of human beings. Based on this theory Rogers also developed a new method of therapy that was non-directive and focused on the client as a person and their ability to overcome their psychological barriers in a supportive and supportive environment. This method is called client-centered therapy (CCT). Alexandra Payne, Helen Liebling-Kalifani and Stephen Joesph in their article "Client-centered group therapy for survivors of interpersonal trauma: a pilot investigation" (2007) explains how Roger's person-centered theory is useful for understanding trauma disorder post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and the use of CCT as a treatment in group settings. The study by Payne et al. (2007) reveals that person-centered theory generates research and that addressing PTSD in this way expands the individual's view of person-centered theory. Despite the lack of research using CCT as a therapeutic method to treat PTSD and issues in the study related to sample size, the application of Roger's theory is a useful tool for therapists. Payne et al. (2007) argue that although CCT has not been widely used or studied in the literature relating to therapy for individuals suffering from PTSD, it can be a useful therapeutic tool (p.100). The authors determined that CCT may be beneficial for those suffering from PTSD due to its basis in Roger's person-centered theory. Payne et al. (2007) note that, like other therapeutic modalities, CCT identifies the need for “some form of exposure” but does so without using “exposure-based exercises” unlike c…… half of the paper…… red therapy is still useful today and has not been lost in modern psychology. The study conducted by Payne et al. (2007) shows that Rogers' theory and therapeutic methods can be used to understand and treat disorders such as PTSD. Viewing PTSD through a Rogerian view can also expand readers' understanding of person-centered theory and its ability to be applied to many different medical problems despite the refusal to label individuals. Although there is a lack of research on CCT and the alleviation of PTSD symptoms, this article is of great help to therapists seeking a nondirective approach and can be an inspiration for future research. Works Cited Payne, A., Liebling-Kalifani, H., & Joseph, S. (2007). Client-centered group therapy for survivors of interpersonal trauma: A pilot investigation. Consultancy and research in psychotherapy, 7(2), 100-105.