26.Summarize the difference between a non-directive and directive therapy and explain why Rogers' approach is non-directive.
Directive therapy is when the therapist leads the therapeutic process. For example, if you are delivering cognitive behavioral therapy, you are giving the client instructions for coping with the problem and also helping them practice specific techniques.
Non-directive therapy allows the client to lead the way. The therapist may refer back to the information the client is providing, offer possible interpretations, or seek clarification, but it is the client who controls the content of the therapy session. The therapist also goes into the session with no opinion of the client. Rogers liked this idea best because it was his own unique way of getting to know personality and human relationships. He used this by sitting back and watching others while have no interaction unless needed.
Directive therapy is when the therapist leads the therapeutic process. For example, if you are delivering cognitive behavioral therapy, you are giving the client instructions for coping with the problem and also helping them practice specific techniques.
Non-directive therapy allows the client to lead the way. The therapist may refer back to the information the client is providing, offer possible interpretations, or seek clarification, but it is the client who controls the content of the therapy session. The therapist also goes into the session with no opinion of the client. Rogers liked this idea best because it was his own unique way of getting to know personality and human relationships. He used this by sitting back and watching others while have no interaction unless needed.