Theoretical (Adlerian Approaches, and Person-Centered and Behavior Approaches) Comparison and Rationale

Running head : PERSON-CENTERED AND BEHAVIOR APPROACHES

Person-Centered and Behavior Approaches theories

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Person-Centered and Behavior Approaches

At the age of fourteen it is of great concern to Rosa 's parents to take keen interest on some of the behavioral changes that occur to her . As their responsibility they have to give direction and guidance towards a better future and positive psychological growth in general . However some of the occurrences are too much complicated and requires the help of professional for instance the pediatrician to give a well informed

and reliable guidance . As a matter of fact , these professionals for information rely on theories developed through intense research explaining possible solutions to these problems . Among the theories are the person-centered theory , behavior approaches and the Adlerian approaches . Person centered and the behavior approaches are best suited therapies to handle Rosa 's case

Person-Centered

Person-centered therapy is a type of therapy that is applied to make an individual mentally and socially grow and adapt or come in to terms with problems that affect him or her . The therapist is required to genuine put himself or herself in the shoes of the client and posses a positive feeling to the client . He /she should encourage and support the client with the intentions of making him /her reach his /her full potential and never create an environment that is judgmental . The therapy is mainly based on talking and it is non-directive

The therapists give the patient or client room to fully express their...