Understanding Rogerian Therapy
Hi there! I’m a therapist who practices something called Rogerian Therapy, or Person-Centered Therapy. This therapy was created by Carl Rogers many years ago. My main role is to listen carefully, provide support without judging, and help you feel more confident in handling your feelings and thoughts. Here’s what I focus on in our sessions:
- Unconditional Positive Regard: This means I support you completely and unconditionally. No matter what you say or feel, I accept it and support you.
- Empathy: I try my best to understand your feelings and thoughts from your perspective. This is like putting myself in your shoes to really get what you’re going through.
- Congruence: I’m always real and honest with you. This helps build trust between us because you know I’m not pretending or hiding anything.
How Rogerian Therapy Helps After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was really hard, right? A lot of us lost people we love, missed out on fun times with friends, and everything just felt so different. Here’s how I can help as a Rogerian therapist:
- It’s Okay to Feel Whatever You Feel: In our sessions, every emotion you have is important—whether it’s sadness, anger, or even relief. It’s normal to feel a bunch of things after something big like a pandemic, and I’m here to listen to all of it.
- You Lead the Way: You get to set the pace of our talks. This means you can share as much or as little as you want, whenever you’re ready. This is especially helpful when life feels unpredictable.
- Flexible and Welcoming to All: Since you guide our sessions, this type of therapy works well for many different people, no matter what they’re dealing with.
Major Benefits of Using Rogerian Therapy for Pandemic Grief
Building Resilience: By exploring your thoughts and feelings about the pandemic, you start to understand yourself better. This understanding can make you stronger and better equipped to face future challenges.
Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: As we talk and I show empathy towards your feelings, you’ll learn to better recognize and describe your own emotions. This skill is really important for handling the complex feelings that come with something as big as a pandemic.
Facilitating Closure: Our conversations can help you find peace with the losses and changes caused by COVID-19. Talking through these experiences allows you to process your grief and can lead to a sense of closure at your own pace.
Conclusion
As a Rogerian therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive, empathetic, and honest environment where you can explore your feelings about the pandemic and other challenges in life. This approach helps you heal and grow in a way that’s respectful to your personal journey and emotional needs.
References
- Corey, G. (2024). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Cengage.
- Rogers, C. R. (2020). On becoming a person: A therapist’s view of psychotherapy. Robinson.
- Yao, L. (2023, February 9). Person-centered therapy (Rogerian therapy). StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/