Gifts of Phoenix Rising: Unconditional Positive Regard
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“Unconditional positive regard” is a key principle of Phoenix Rising work. The term was coined by Carl Rogers, a pioneer of humanist psychology. He found that offering his clients open, warm attention independent of circumstances was a reliable catalyst for their healing and growth. Rather than attempt to resolve or interpret anything for his clients, he simply created the conditions in which they could untangle themselves and move forwards. Thus, his work was called “client-centered” psychotherapy, just as we might call Phoenix Rising client-centered yoga therapy.
Gifts of Phoenix Rising: Unconditional Positive Regard
Gifts of Phoenix Rising: Unconditional…
Gifts of Phoenix Rising: Unconditional Positive Regard
“Unconditional positive regard” is a key principle of Phoenix Rising work. The term was coined by Carl Rogers, a pioneer of humanist psychology. He found that offering his clients open, warm attention independent of circumstances was a reliable catalyst for their healing and growth. Rather than attempt to resolve or interpret anything for his clients, he simply created the conditions in which they could untangle themselves and move forwards. Thus, his work was called “client-centered” psychotherapy, just as we might call Phoenix Rising client-centered yoga therapy.