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Humanist Psychologists

Humanist Psychologists. Presented By Mikayla , Emily J, Timmy, Josh,Jocelyn , Emma and haley. What is Humanist psychology?.

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Humanist Psychologists

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  1. Humanist Psychologists Presented By Mikayla, Emily J, Timmy, Josh,Jocelyn, Emma and haley

  2. What is Humanist psychology? • The focus of Humanist Psychologists is mainly about focusing more on the qualitative values of the patient, and less so quantitative. It's about individualizing the patient, rather then giving the mind a fixed set of rules.

  3. Humanist Psychologists Humanistic Psychology Methodology KEY TERMS • Psychodynamic and behaviorist dominant during first half of 20th century; humanistic psychology in the second half • Development of humanistic psychology came from the patient and therapist relations • Representation of a shift in methodology

  4. Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)

  5. Abraham Maslow(1908-1970) • Abraham Maslow -considered one of the founders of Humanist Psychology -he was interested in studying “well people” -he studied what he called “self-actualizing” people and their “peak experiences”

  6. Hierarchy of Needs Self-fulfillment needs Self- Actualization Esteem Needs Psychological needs Belongings and love needs Safety Needs Basic needs Physiological needs

  7. Viktor Frankl 1905-1997

  8. About Viktor Frankl • A prisoner in Aushchwitz • He noticed that those in the camp who had hope or had a purpose in life tended to survive longer • From these observations, he created a new type of therapy, called logotherapy

  9. Logotherapy • From Logos, meaning study, word, spirit, God, or meaning • The belief that everyone has an inborn need to seek the meaning of his/her existence • Frankl believed that without meaning, people would feel empty, and that would lead to depression • He also believed that everyone has the freedom of will, that we had the power to shape our own life

  10. Key terms Logotherapy(n): A form of psychology that tries to help the patient find the aim and meaning of his or her own life as a human being without accessing the medical aspect of mental health Other terms: meaning, motivation, will

  11. Thinker: Carl Rogers • Theory: client-centred therapy • Focus: present, future, & conscious thoughts • Beliefs: people have a need to self-actualize • Success: Noble Peace Prize

  12. Impact of Humanistic Psychology on Society • Humanistic psychology has changed the way many psychotherapists work • The humanist approach is now the basis of many practices • Preferred both by clients and therapists • Clients are more likely to feel comfortable enough to explore their motivations/behaviour openly and honestly • Works with clients to help them come to their own understanding

  13. The Client Centered Model • Became basis of modern psychotherapists • With the CCM, psychotherapists follow predictable processes • Clients start out with superficial concerns then move to deeper attitudes and concerns • Clients improve their self concept and how they see themselves • This process unearths ways of thinking not available to the conscious mind

  14. Work Cited • Wikipedia contributors. (2012). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow • http://educarparacrescer.abril.com.br/pensadores-da-educacao/carl-rogers.shtml

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