Carl Rogers

by Brian Thorne

`Brian Thorne has arguably become the UK′s leading authority on Carl Rogers and his work, gaining this reputation by producing books which ooze many of the qualaties that Rogers himslef espoused - frankness, clarity, sensivity, insightfullness, thoroughness, humility and genorosity of spirit. This book will not disappoint the reader on any of these fronts. I would defy any person-centred practitioner to read it without, at various times, learning something new, being moved, inspired, challenged and entertained′ - Ipnosis As founder of the person-centred approach, Carl Rogers (1902-1987) is arguably the most influential psychologist and psychotherapist of the 20th century. Providing unique insights into his life and a clear explanation of his major theoretical ideas, this book offers an accessible introduction for all practitioners and students of the person-centred approach. Written by Brian Thorne, leading person-centred practitioner and bestselling author, the Second Edition explores the continuing influence of Rogers since his death and the development of person-centred therapy internationally. Drawing on his experience of having known and worked with Rogers, Brian Thorne beautifully captures the way in which Rogers worked with clients and from that, draws out the practical implications of what is, in effect, a functional philosophy of human growth and relationships.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling

152 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 1992

Reviews

[anarcho · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a perfect introduction to person-centered psychotherapy for students. It is concise and well-written; it gets across the essential information about Rogers and the person- or client-centered modality that he founded. It starts with a mini biography starting from Rogers' childhood to give context and colour to his actions later in life. There are plenty of quotes, psychotherapists, critics, books, and articles mentioned throughout for readers who wish to branch off from this book and keep learning.

I wish I could give it five stars, but I subtracted one star for the editing choices: namely the endlessly long paragraphs and overly short line height. The best chapters are the ones which are lively and rich with examples.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read if you want to understand client-centered therapy and get some history on Carl Rogers.

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[Sophie Anslinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book for school but it I’m Rogerian and I love Carl Rogers with my whole heart. I aspire to go into all my interactions with a phenomenological nature.

[Majennta · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read, I found it useful while studying level 3 counselling.