Carl Roger's Core Conditions

Carl Roger's Core Conditions

1. Unconditional Positive Regard

   • Can also e thought of as respect, acceptance, warmth or prizing (valuing the person). The carer demonstrates verbally and non-verbally that they accept the person as a unique individual

2. Congruence

   • Is the idea of being 'in tune' with the service user. This means that the service user is being genuine with the service user and is open and honest with them.

3. Empathy

   • Is a characteristic which involves being able to perceive a situation from the service user's point of view. Empathy can be thought of as the ability to enter someone else's private world and being sensitive to their feelings and experiences. Understanding how another person is experiencing their situation is essential when considering needs, care planning and strategies to meet needs.