Person-Centred Therapy in the 21st Century: The Myth of the Nodding Dog

A number of myths have developed over the years about what person-centred therapy is or is not. These myths are attached to both theory and practice. One myth that has resurfaced over the last 5 years or so relates to the notion of non-directivity, and the idea of the person-centred therapist - particularly those who are described as 'classical' - being a somewhat passive partner in the therapeutic relationship.

The workshop seeks to explore the basis of this profound (mis)understanding of person-centred therapy and, as the title suggests, debunk the myth of the nodding therapist.

Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event

• An expanded knowledge of Person-Centred Therapy
• An expanded knowledge of the notion of principle non-directivity
• Exploration of the possibilities in the notion of idiosyncratic empathic responding.

Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?

• All those interested in person-centred counselling/psychotherapy.

How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?

• It will hopefully support participants to reflect on how they are being in relationships with clients

This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

Previously a Director of Studies for the Dip/MSc Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Application at the Metanoia Institute, London, I have worked as a therapist in a number of different settings over the years. Currently, I am working as a freelance person-centred consultant, supervisor and therapist.

LinkedIn | Sheila Haugh

Event Venue

Online