About
Carl Rogers was an American psychologist and pioneer of the person-centered approach. He developed non-directive therapy, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. A professor at several universities, he received major APA awards and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. His work influenced psychotherapy, education, and conflict resolution.
* 1902-01-08 — † 1987-02-04
Major works
- Client-Centered Therapy (1951)psychology book
- On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy (1961)psychology book
Key milestones
- 1931Earned PhD from Columbia University.
- 1947President of the American Psychological Association.
- 1963Co-founded the Center for Studies of the Person in La Jolla.
Themes
Person-centered approachEmpathyUnconditional positive regardCongruenceConflict resolution
Sources: apa.org · findingaids.loc.gov