How often do you base your own self worth and value on the opinions and judgements of others?
One of the most powerful concepts I learnt whilst training to be a Person Centred Counsellor was Carl Rogers’ Conditions of Worth. ‘’Their sense of worth, both in their own eyes and in those of others who have been important to them, is conditional upon winning approval and avoiding disapproval, and this means their behaviour […]
Being present without judgement – is it possible.. Yes it is
In the person centred counselling theory, which is what I practice, there is often a lot of reference to the counsellor being truly ‘’present’’ in the room and ensuring we offer the core conditions of Empathy, Unconditional Positive Regard and Congruence to our clients ‘’To be with another in this way means that for the […]