A number of myths have developed over the years about what person-centred therapy is or is not. These myths are attached to both theory and practice. One myth that has resurfaced over the last 5 years or so relates to the notion of non-directivity, and the idea of the person-centred therapist – particularly those who are described as ‘classical’ – being a somewhat passive partner in the therapeutic relationship.
The workshop seeks to explore the basis of this profound (mis)understanding of person-centred therapy and, as the title suggests, debunk the myth of the nodding therapist.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- An expanded knowledge of Person-Centred Therapy
- An expanded knowledge of the notion of principle non-directivity
- Exploration of the possibilities in the notion of idiosyncratic empathic responding.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- All those interested in person-centred counselling/psychotherapy.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- It will hopefully support participants to reflect on how they are being in relationships with clients
Course Content
Presenter
Previously a Director of Studies for the Dip/MSc Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Application at the Metanoia Institute, London, I have worked as a therapist in a number of different settings over the years. Currently, I am working as a freelance person-centred consultant, supervisor and therapist.
