ain store, a pair of slacks that fit best in a seconds outlet, and a pair of shoes that fit best from a catalogue store. Likewise, oneÆs personal theory of counseling that fits best is often a synthesis of several different approaches. Despite finding such a fit, the therapist must remain aware of the fact that all theories work with some clients while no theory works with all clients. Such self-awareness enables the therapist to affirm that theories of counseling offer only a partial understanding of human behavior, thinking, growth, and healing and not a definitive or total one. For these reasons, a synthesis of different counseling theories offers a more effective approach. Yet despite such a synthesis or individual theory of counseling, the therapist is charged with the task of continuous, ongoing learning with respect to understanding and working with people.
My personal theory of counseling is, indeed, a synthesis of different influences and therapeutic approaches. Of these influences and theories, the following three are the foundation of my personal theory of counseling: Christianity (C - particularly the examples of the life of Jesus Christ); Behavior therapy (B); and Person-Centered therapy (PC). For ease of use and future development purposes, I have labeled my personal theory of counseling the CBPC approach. All three of these influences form my worldview on people, behavior, thinking, growth, and healing. Within the CBPC approach to counseling, I find a form of modeling, interaction with others, and creation of an environment that most promote growth and healing.
The main component of my personal theory of counseling is the person-centered approach developed by Carl Rogers. This approach will be my main one for interaction with clients. The reason for person-centered theory driving my therapeutic approach is because its outlook or worldview toward individual function and interaction is most congruent wi...