DEFINING ADDICTION
The term “addiction” can mean many things to many people. In this article, we define addiction as thus: Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes because that involvement was (and may continue to be) pleasurable and/or valuable. Counselors should not confuse this definition of addiction […]
UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD IN COUNSELING
Unconditional positive regard is a term coined by humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers and is an essential component of person-centered therapy. It refers to the therapist’s attitude of complete acceptance, nonjudgment, and support toward the client, regardless of what the client says or does. In therapy, unconditional positive regard creates a safe and nurturing environment where […]