The Psychotherapy of Carl Rogers by Barry A Farber

The Psychotherapy of Carl Rogers by Barry A Farber

The Psychotherapy of Carl Rogers gives readers a unique inside view of Rogers' therapy sessions. Presenting actual cases without edits or revision, this book follows sessions from start to finish with Rogers' exact words, illuminating his reflections, interpretations, self-disclosures, and errors. The selected cases span the period from 1946 to 1986 and represent a range of clients - from those suffering from depression, to those dealing with issues of racism, to an individual who was diagnosed as psychotic. The cases illustrate both the consistency with which Rogers attempted to be a keen and respectful listener and the increasing diversity in his response repertoire over the years. After each case is presented, a client-centered therapist elaborates on the session's strengths, weaknesses, theoretical assumptions, inconsistencies, and notable features. In addition, for the experiential cases in the second section, a practitioner from another orientation - psycho analytic, cognitive-behavioral, spiritual - provides critical commentary. By discussing the similarities and differences between their approaches and the client-centered approach, they offer insight into the advantages and shortcomings of Rogers' model. Furthermore, the contributors represent a diversity of tone and content that reflect the wide-ranging influence of Rogers' model and the many creative ways it can be understood and applied. An important volume for psychotherapists, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses, this book also serves as a text for courses in counseling, psychotherapy, psychology, and client-centered therapy.

"Farber, Brink, and Raskin have compiled a unique and exciting volumeThis superbly edited collection of therapy transcripts and associated commentaries helps to consolidate Carl Rogers' legacy to the field and will stimulate critical thinking and discussion for years to come. Therapists of all orientations will appreciate this rich collection of clinical material demonstrating a master clinician at work as well as the stimulating commentaries by leading theorists. The volume will acquaint a new generation of clinicians with Rogers' remarkably prescient thinking and will help to stimulate the type of close attention in academic circles that it so deeply deserves." --Jeremy D. Safran, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Psychology, New School for Social Research, New York, NY

"To be deeply heard on an emotional level is a rare, transformative occurrence. My father was such a master listener who created an I-thou relationship with his clients. Witnessing his psychotherapy was to view a man fully open, receptive and present to another human being while holding a deep faith in the actualizing abilities of that person. The book offers a broad range of theoretical analyses of 10 recorded and transcribed cases of Carl Rogers. Although the written word never fully captures the aura, essence or ambience of a therapeutic session, it is important to try to understand what Carl Rogers did--what worked and what didn't work--to create a growthful environment for the client. As we critique and learn from his work we advance the field of psychotherapy." --Natalie Rogers, PhD, author of The Creative Connection

Barry A. Farber, Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. His scholarly interests have focused on the process and outcome of psychotherapy, on the nature and implications of psychological-mindedness, and on burnout in teachers and therapists. He maintains a part-time private practice in psychotherapy.

Debora C. Brink, Ph.D., taught Developmental Psychology at the City College of New York for more than 20 years. After retiring in 1986, she moved to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Patricia M. Raskin, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests include career development in adult women, identity, and intimacy.

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ISBN 13	9781572303775
ISBN 10	1572303778
Title	The Psychotherapy of Carl Rogers
Author	Barry A Farber
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Guilford Publications
Year published	1998-10-31
Number of pages	383
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