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Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
An approach to counseling and psychotherapy developed by the humanist psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s. The defining purpose of PCT, also known as client-centered therapy, was to have a more personal relationship with patients and help them reach a state of realization so that they can help themselves. PCT is based on the theory that all patients, no matter what their difficulty, can improve without being taught anything specific by the therapist given a supportive environment that helps them achieve personal growth. PCT uses a nondirective approach, whereby patients are encouraged to express their feelings while the therapist listens and reflects on those revelations without analyzing what the feelings mean or offering suggested remedies. This is done with the goal of helping patients explore ...