My Job as a Therapist

Paper Summary:

In this paper, the writer discusses his basic approach as a therapist to his clients. The writer relates that he identifies the problem and issues the client is struggling with and integrates four theories of psychology, with person-centered therapy as his point of departure. The writer also describes his collaborative relationship with the client and how the setting of goals for future sessions is a collaborative process between himself and the client. In addition, the writer explains his techniques and methods to understand client resistance and relates that at the end of therapy, the client-centered approach provides a basis of friendship that can help the client beyond the therapy sessions themselves.

Outline:
Introduction
Problem Identification
Key Concepts and Therapeutic Approach
Therapist-Client Relationship
Therapeutic Goals
Central Techniques and Methods
Resistance
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As a therapist, my basic approach is to view the person in therapy as taking responsibility for his or her own life and problems. I believe that all human beings have a basis of good, and that it is my job as a therapist to help my patients find this seed of good inside themselves, however small. In order to do this however, I cannot try to force the process by attempting to force my view of human nature into the therapy session. Instead, it is my job to unconditionally accept my clients and their views as a basis for future therapy towards healing.
"As such, I need to accept that all my clients come to therapy with a certain past, containing events that they will not necessarily want to share. In this, I believe that it is important to help clients understand that their therapy is their own responsibility. This is also an important part of acceptance. Human existence is filled with difficulty, flaws, and depression. These things are helpful clues towards the subconscious processes that will eventually help me to help my clients take responsibility for their lives."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders. Person-centered Therapy. http://www.minddisorders.com/Ob-Ps/Person-centered-therapy.html
• Hoffman, Louis. 2004. Existential Psychotherapy. http://www.existential-therapy.com/General_Overview.htm
• Psychological Schools of Thought. Psychoanalytical Psychology. http://www.webrenovators.com/psych/PsychoanalyticalPsychology.htm
• Yontef, Gary. Gestalt Therapy: An Introduction. http://www.gestalt.org/yontef.htm

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