Humanistic approach (Overview)

Humanistic approach (Overview)

1. Humanistic psychology focuses on the person

2. People (and their problems) cannot be categorised and modified like machines

   • Each person is unique
   • They are their own expert ( and not an expert on anyone else)

3. Conditions of worth can distort many people's concepts of themselves

   • Loss of own value
   • Loss of sense of worth

4. If people have a distorted view then they are likely to develop:

   • Psychological issues
   • Behavioural issues

5. If a client can recognise their own value and inner worth then they can take control of the problems they are facing.

   • And change their behaviour if needed

6. Suggests that as individuals we need to grow and develop psychologically

   • This is inbuilt (actualising tendency)

7. We develop a self-concept based on actualising tendency

8. Stresses the idea that each person views life differently