The Person-Centred Approach – Beyond the Core Conditions (morning)
The Person-Centred Approach – Beyond the Core Conditions (morning)
Session 1: How do I know I’m a good (enough) therapist? Carl Rogers’ thinking on the personal characteristics of an effective therapist
Over 70 years ago, Carl Rogers, founder of the Person-Centred Approach (PCA), referenced the criteria set by the American Psychological Association for becoming a therapist. Do these same criteria still apply to our work today? If so, what can we learn from them?
With over 85% of our members trained in and/or using the Person-Centred Approach in their professional practice, this new training series provides an opportunity to explore these criteria, reflect on our experiences as ‘self-learners’, and consider how maintaining a ‘fresh and insatiable’ curiosity can inform our practice. It will also be a space to discuss how our cultural backgrounds shape our work.
The training will be delivered by Jonno Ward, Director of Training at a Nottingham-based counselling and psychotherapy organisation. Jonno has provided training and CPD both nationally and internationally. A self-confessed theory enthusiast, he has a particular interest in the core clinical philosophy of the Person-Centred Approach, as well as interdisciplinary links across the social sciences. He also consults for ACC, focusing on the evolving professional landscape of the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
This session can be attended as a standalone event (2.5 hours CPD) or as Session 1 of the new training series: The Person-Centred Approach – Beyond the Core Conditions.
Learning Outcomes
Delegates attending this training will have the opportunity to:
- Reflect on personal experiences and cultural backgrounds to deepen self-awareness within the therapeutic relationship.
- Explore how integrating personal history and cultural context into therapeutic work can enhance and enrich practice.
- Reaffirm the importance of continuous reflection on personal, professional, and cultural factors as integral to growth as a practitioner.
- Establish personal learning goals for future professional and personal development.
Ticket options
Morning Ticket
Monday 2nd Jun, 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
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