Humanistic therapy is a psychological treatment that’s based on the theory that humans are good and have the power to make their own decisions. It also recognizes that humans have certain needs that need to be met and that each can benefit from accepting responsibility for meeting those needs.

GOALS OF HUMANISTIC THERAPY

• The goal of humanistic therapy was to help the individual achieve the joy of self- realization and promote the inherent constructive forces in human nature that support a striving for self- fulfilment.
• Believe in free will.
• Emphasize the uniqueness of each individual.
• Believe that humans strive for an upper level of capabilities.
• Humans seeks the frontiers of creativity, the highest reaches of consciousness and wisdom.

HUMANISTIC THERAPY TECHNIQUES

• • Active listening

Paraphrasing what the client says to show understanding

• • Unconditional positive regard

Non judgemental when the client speaks