Would Person-Centered theory be appropriate for a school setting? Why or why not? If so, for what age group and under what circumstances? Would it depend on the issue being discussed?
The role of school counselors had shifted from a focus on guiding and advising students to an emphasis on facilitating their academic and personal growth. School counselors have also changed the center of their attention from identifying generic problem to enhancing unique individual whom they encounter. As such, school counselors had begun to appreciate the power of relationship in helping children to gain a sense of appreciation for their own potential. All of these are the foundation of person-centered theory which is basically applicable to all age groups especially children and adolescents. Prout and Brown (2007) noted that in school settings time constraints and accountability issues often result in person-centered counseling which is becoming more action-oriented. What is good about this approach is that it focuses on feedbacking about what is going on about the individual student and what seems to be taking place in the student’s life. This approach digs deeper to understand the student’s world and the student’s perception of problem areas. Moralizing, judging and lecturing, as these hampers individual growth, is avoided as well. This is more so because the goal is not to make the student feel deprived, vulnerable and less worthy. Nevertheless, there is a need for the student to be able to relate what is currently happening to his/her life inside and outside the school premises. This is the limitation of this approach wherein it unintentionally excludes those students who have mental disorders. The success of this approach depends on the reception of the client that is why it may unintentionally exclude some student population.
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