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The 4 Necessary Components and 5 Stages of Successful Psychotherapy
The 4 Necessary Components and 5 Stages of Successful Psychotherapy
First recognized by Carl Rogers, there are components to psychotherapy that are experienced in the therapeutic relationship. The three basic ones become apparent when one researches the literature.
This article will focus on the three vital components of psychotherapy, including unconditional positive regard, genuineness, empathy, and confidentiality, plus the various stages of psychotherapy as well to round out our time together.
Unconditional Positive Regard
This seemingly long-phrase means that the Therapist accepts their client for who and where they are in the present. The Therapist shows that they believe in their client and does not see them as a diagnosis, but rather as a person. One can see how this attitude will help the client to feel trust quicker and to allow them to open up to their Therapist because they do not fear rejection. Unconditional positive regard also demonstrates to the client that the Therapist does not feel superior to the person they are helping.
Genuineness
No one likes to sit and speak about private matters with someone who is exhibiting…
