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- Title
Carl Rogers: Reflections on his Life.
- Authors
Heppner, P. Paul; Rogers, Mark E.; Lee, Lucienne A.
- Abstract
Carl Rogers, a prominent psychologist was interviewed about aspects of his personal life, professional contributions, significant others, and psychology in general. <BR> The front window of Carl Rogers's home overlooks the white La Jolla cliffs. From their base, the ocean spreads out like a brilliant blue blanket. Gazing out that window while conducting the interview, we were struck with how meeting Rogers in many ways was like coming upon the ocean for the first time. Contemplating the far-reaching effects of his work takes one's breath away. <BR> His work has had a major impact on counseling psychology and education in the last 3 decades, and to a lesser extent he has altered the course of academic psychology and social work Professionals in diverse fields are likely to "associate his name with widely-acclaimed innovations in counseling technique, personality theory, philosophy of science, psychotherapy research, encounter groups, student-centered teaching, his thoughts on human nature, his descriptions of the person of the future. and his views on marriage and coupling" (Farson, 1974, p. 197). He has been called the "great humanist"; his image of the person and his belief about how people develop and change will have a lasting influence on psychology (Rychlak, 1981). His passionate regard for humanistic values and implicit faith in the inherent goodness of humans have attracted many individuals; that there is a "third force" in psychology is due in very large part to Carl Rogers (Hall & Lindzey, 1978). Rogers also pioneered efforts in tape-recording counseling sessions and opened the therapeutic process to research investigations. "There is no doubt that Rogers deserves the highest praise for having led the first well-organized, sustained program of psychotherapy research" (R.W. Heine, personal communication, November 22, 1983). Parts of Rogers's work have been translated into at least 12 languages. Recently he has become involved in international diplomacy...
- Subjects
ROGERS, Carl R. (Carl Ransom), 1902-1987; PSYCHOLOGISTS; PSYCHOLOGY; COUNSELING; PSYCHOTHERAPY; PSYCHIATRY
- Publication
Journal of Counseling & Development, 1984, Vol 63, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
0748-9633
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/j.1556-6676.1984.tb02672.x