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This solution describes the therapeutic techniques used in both person-centered and solution based therapy. It also identifies the type of individuals who would benefit, and not benefit, from each approach.

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Carl Rogers is best known for his development of person-centered (a.k.a. client-centered) therapy. Rogers believed that people are fundamentally good and have the potential to be the best people that they can be. This type of therapy is non-directive meaning that the client basically leads the discussion in therapy sessions, not the therapist. The therapist is supposed to be non-judgmental and allows the client to be in control of finding solutions to their problems. The therapist provides the client with a safe, non-judgmental, environment where he/she can feel comfortable speaking freely without fear of rejection. Rogers believed that if a therapist is genuine with their own thoughts and feelings, the client will model off that and learn how to do the same. Also, the therapist should ...

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