Assignment: Core values of person-centered counseling

Assignment: Core values of person-centered counseling

Assignment: Core values of person-centered counseling

After reading the assigned chapters in McCarthy & Archer, write a 3-4 page reaction paper in which you discuss the following:

a. Describe in detail the three core values of person-centered counseling (unconditional positive regard, empathic   understanding, and congruence).
b. Assess the value of applying these aspects universally across all treatment approaches. Please explain your position.
c. Psychopathology is the manifestation of mental/behavioral disorders. Does psychological dysfunction exist in the existential therapy model? Please explain your findings.

Introduction. Use the introduction to state your thesis, outline the main points you will make in the essay/paper, and describe the conclusions which you will draw in the essay. Essays are not mystery papers; the reader should know from the beginning what your conclusions are. Use the introduction to draw the reader into the essay. Often it is easier to write your introduction last, after you clearly know what arguments you develop in the essay.

Body. The body is the bulk of your paper, the place where you present your facts and develop your thoughts and arguments. The body can be developed chronologically, thematically, geographically, or in any number of ways, but you must make it clear how you are approaching and organizing the material. While you write the essay, keep in mind the following points:

Write in paragraphs. Each paragraph is a unit of thought limited to one major idea. Each paragraph should relate to and support your thesis or central argument. Use specific and concrete examples to support your general statements. Be sure your facts are correct and that they support your argument.