Carl R. Rogers (1902–1987)

First published in 1967, this dated psychology book is easy to read and provides a good understanding of Rogers' client-based approach to psychotherapy. Where I feel the book falls down is that it wasn't actually written as a book but instead is a medley of articles, lectures from various institutes, and parts of other books; and so at times it can be quite repetitive. Towards the end of the book, it did become more diverse as the techniques were applied to education, family groups, creativity, communication and politics. I was intrigued by the student-centred approach to teaching. The last part of the book was on Behavioural therapy, mostly relating to Burrhus Frederic Skinner (and his book Walden Two).… (meer)