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The Actualising Tendency - Carl Rogers

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The Actualising Tendency is a theory from Carl Rogers that is central to the person-centred approach to Counselling. In this video, I break down what it really means, with clear explanations and examples (of course, the potato has to feature at some point...)
I will also outline some common misconceptions around the Actualising Tendency related to Self-Concept and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
I have written a blog covering the same areas here - www.christhecounsellor.co.uk/...
In the video, I also mentioned there being some further writings on the Actualiisng Tendency. Here are a few of the best available online:
The Foundation of Person-Centered Therapy by Jerold D. Bozarth, PhD - personcentered.com/therapist.html
The Actualizing Tendency Concept in Client-Centered Therapy - Barbara Temaner Brodley - www.adpca.org/system/files/do...
The 'Actualising Tendency': A Directional Account - mick-cooper.squarespace.com/n...
If you have any questions or comments, then please leave them below and if you haven't already, then please subscribe to the channel here - tinyurl.com/y5w9aolx
You can find many more articles about the Person-Centred Approach and other areas of Counselling on my website at www.christhecounsellor.co.uk
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22 окт 2019

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@darktrain85 4 года назад

I personally often find Rogers texts to be quite hard to digest. This is really helpful and makes me grasp a better understanding.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

+Lauren he’s a funny one! Can have the most relatable of writing at times and then scientific jargon other times!! Glad this helped :)

@michaelflack6488 Год назад

Wow! I'm writing an assignment and was getting a bit bogged down in thinking about my own self-concept and how it relates to my actualising tendency. I'm so grateful that towards the end of this video you unpack that relationship so clearly and carefully. Thank you!

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So glad to read this and that it was of use to you! Good luck with the assignment and thanks for your comment :)

@doctorateofpsychotherapytr976 2 года назад

Very clear explanation on self actulisation between Rogers and Maslow. Excellent!

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

Thank you, really glad it helped

@andreabrooks7282 4 года назад

Thank you Chris for taking the time to highlight, break down and explain extremely clearly, the areas of counselling. I want to thank you for all the videos that you have done and posted. I am a student doing a level 4 diploma. There is quite a lot of context and information about person centred counselling and it has areas which take time to fully comprehend and achieve confidence in. I have saved your videos for future reference. More experienced counsellors could offer so much to future generations. You are a credit. Thank you 😊

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Andrea, thank you so SO much for your comment. It means so much to me and so glad that the videos are serving the purpose that I had hoped. I hope to have a lot more coming soon and anything I particular you would like covering, let me know! Best of luck with your studies and thank you once again for the time and thought in leaving your comment. Chris

@TheHeycalmdownfella 3 года назад

You're very talented at making difficult concepts easy to understand. I appreciate you for making this video.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Thank you for such a lovely comment and I’m really glad that the video was helpful for you

@schoolwork232 3 года назад

You explained this concept very well and though you say it is hard, I understood it very well. You made me enjoy Carl Roger's concept of person centered approach. The fact that he considered all life forms as having a desire to be better and always pursuing self actualisation is such a wonderful concept. It seems to me that he was a very understanding and caring man at heart. I must say that his clients must have been blessed to have him as a therapist. I would love to get a hold of his book, "A Way of Being" to read more and understand what he was all about and hopefully better understand how he conducted his therapy sessions! Thanks! :)

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Yes, it would have been great to have an experience of being his client and as you say, the actualising tendency is a great reminder of how we are all just doing the best we can in the only way we know how. I found ‘A way of being’ a great introduction to Rogers and I hope you manage to get a copy :)

@galeirenee.4688 3 года назад

I am searching a lot to understand it clearly and finally this help me to understand it. Thank you for having this video

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

I am so glad to read of that, Irene. Thank you for stopping by and for the comment

@betsy834 2 года назад

i can’t thank you enough, i’m doing a counselling course and you explain things that i have struggled for weeks to understand. truly thankyou, keep up your good work!

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So SO glad to read this. Thank you

@anneliebostrom5957 2 года назад

Thank you for a simple and good explanation of the actualising tendency. It helps me a lot in my studies here in sweden. It's not always easy to understand all the psychological terms and explanations.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 10 месяцев назад

I am so glad to read that! Thanks so much for stopping by and your comment and so glad it has been useful!

@AshOrme 9 месяцев назад

This was incredibly helpful, thanks so much!

@ChrisTheCounsellor 9 месяцев назад

So glad to read that! You are more than welcome :)

@hannahperera9409 3 года назад

Thank you very much really generous of you to do a such a valuable video make me understand the process and theories 😊

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Thanks Hannah, that’s a lovely comment and so glad it was helpful

@SimsOverloadSims 2 года назад

I agree I love person center approach but your videos help me understanding it better.

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So glad. Thanks for the comment

@vvincent2486 7 месяцев назад

this gave me so much more clarity in understanding this. thank you

@ChrisTheCounsellor 7 месяцев назад

I am so glad to read that :) Thanks for your comment

@colettescraft3801 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video, I am doing counseling studies, and your explanation of actualizing tendency was clear and concise, I can finally get on writing my review about this theory.

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment and delighted it has helped and had a positive impact! Good luck with the writing and studies!!

@eileenlouisewalls2230 4 года назад

This has been really helpful. What a brilliant explanation of the actualising tendency. Thank you 😊. X

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Hi Eileen, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to watch the video and leave your comment. It is really appreciated and very well received :) Really glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

@muzcadman3204 4 года назад

this helped me so much thank you Chris for putting this theory into easily digestible words

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the comment, that’s really lovely to read and I’m so glad it was helpful :)

@patriciacollier128 3 года назад

Wow were are living proof after this year, we still try to make the best of it all

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Very good point! Everyone just dealing with it in the best way they know how!! Thanks for the comment

@stuartgilmour1712 Год назад

Thanks Chris. Its much clearer after watching this

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So glad, Stuart! Thanks for the comment

@robertpeak3335 Месяц назад

very clear. much appreciated.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 22 дня назад

Thanks so much for stopping by and the comment - really glad it was helpful!!

@rukshifabian9771 3 года назад

GREAT...Thank you so much

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Thank you Rukhshi, glad it was helpful

@JonnyLindsay71 4 года назад

Great Video Chris really well explained and clearly projected, it's a great tool for clarification and understanding, keep up the good work.

@simondwainman 3 года назад

Thank you so so much! I have been really struggling around this subject and you have cleared it up for me. Thanks again. I will subscribe and watch more videos. All the best for 2021

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

I am so glad to read that Simon! Hoping to get more content out soon and good to have you on board 🙌🏻

@llamo02 Год назад

my brain is frying, but thank you so much for explaining this concept to me in a less technical way. thankls

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So glad it helped and thanks for leaving your comment too

@zaraheron8238 3 года назад

This was a fab explanation, thanks Chris! It's really helped.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

I’m so glad Zara, thank you

@agismith6675 Год назад

this is great Chris, thanks very much. I can understand it all now! :) just discovered your channel btw, it's is extremely helpful. Thanks

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

So glad to read that Agi! Really glad the video and channel is helpful and glad to have you here!

@isabels7760 2 года назад

I really appreciate this video, as someone who has just started a person-centred specific counselling course I can find Carl's original works quite difficult to follow and piece together sometimes. Please could you maybe outline how the actualising tendency is different to 'self actualization' or the 'tendency towards self-actualisation'? Carl refers to it in 'A Theory of Therapy, Personality, and Interpersonal Relationships as Developed in the client-centred framework' chapter on pages 196-197 after writing about the actualizing tendancy. Maybe it will become clearer to me the more I read and learn. Your videos are amazing, thank you!!

@ChrisTheCounsellor 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your comment and stopping by. In PC Theory "self-actualisation" actually refers to actualisation of the self-concept so is quite different to how it is usually used by people, in terms of reaching their full potential. I think I cover this in more detail on my self-concept video and also in an article on my website which you can find here - christhecounsellor.co.uk/self-actualization-the-true-meaning/ - I hope that helps with what you need but anything else that needs clarifying, please feel free to let me know!

@samstricklandfilm 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the video Chris. Really helpful.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 2 года назад

I’m really glad to read that, Sam. Thanks for the comment

@betty4685 4 года назад

I have found this so helpful! Thank you very much

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

So glad to read that Betty, thank you

@anthonymills3174 3 года назад

You explained this brilliantly, thank you , i understand it so much better now - Dawm

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the comment Dawn, I’m really glad it helped :)

@martamw5898 Год назад

Great videos!

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

Thanks Marta, so glad they are well received

@shakirabae9275 Год назад

Thank you so much

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

Thanks Shakira

@duncanknightly5602 3 года назад

Hi Chris, I have found this video extremely helpful, thank you. I have just started level 3 and I have already become frustrated with how some of my peers still have the belief that they need to become the helpee's superhero, directing the helpee and instructing the helpee on how to overcome their issues. My question to you, is this subject covered in level 3? I believe that if the whole class can understand this and understand self-concept we might be able to move forward in our learning. I also understand that my question seems to go against the objectives of the "Actualising Tendency" but I'm feeling as if Level 3 is a bit of a barrier for me reaching Level 4. Thank you Duncan

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Hi Duncan, firstly, apologies for my slight delay in getting back to you, its been a pretty hectic week! I'm really glad that you found the video useful and thank you for your comment and question. Whether the Actualising Tendency will be covered on your level 3 will very much depend on the syllabus that your centre uses and also your tutors. It sounds as though there is frustration in experiencing how others are responding in the Helper role. I think ideally, it would be great for you and other students to have space to explore what this might be about, as well as your feelings towards it. This can be really great learning for everyone involved, but again this will depend on the structure and delivery of your course. If you are not able to do this in class, then it could be a really helpful thing for you to explore for yourself and also help in progressing to the Level 4 also, but I can understand the frustration in experiencing this, especially if you feel it may be prohibiting your progression or learning. I hope that gives some help, even if not a fix as such! Happy to answer anything more in relation to this response. Thanks again for reaching out, Chris

@rakhideb2036 4 года назад

very nicely presented...very helpful...

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

@aliboorooni53 4 года назад

Thanks Chris. It was very helpful .

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Glad to hear it! Thank you for the comment

@mrsc4760 3 года назад

Thank you, very helpful I'm finding it hard to understand if this would apply to anxiety and depression so common mental health issues. Would this be self actualisation also or are mental health issues not included ?

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

That’s a good question. Mental health issues could be said as reactions or even ways of responding to the difficulties we face. Rogers, himself said that as the organismic valuing process and self concept move further apart, this causes psychological tension and anxiety, so that could some way to understanding it. CMHP could be seen as signs of this tension and our minds response to the internal struggle we are facing. I hope that helps. Really appreciate the comment and question

@cameroncottage 4 года назад

Absolute fantastic anaology Sir!

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Thank you ☺️

@cameroncottage 4 года назад

@@ChrisTheCounsellor No thank you, I've just been watching alot more of your educational theoretical idea's and some of Carl Rogers so far. Great teachings, respect!

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

@@cameroncottage So glad to read that and that it is helpful. Good luck with the learning and any questions, you know where I am :)

@andywatford6956 3 года назад

Hi Chris....A very clear and well structured video. Thank you. What are your thoughts on Suicide and the actualising tendency? I am struggling to see how suicide fits in the PCT world. Thanks again.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 3 года назад

Hi Andy. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. I think that’s a great question and one for lots of discussion. Obviously, as Counsellors we have an ethical and professional responsibility working with clients at risk of harm and the guidelines that are in place for working with that. However, in terms of the actualising tendency, it could be argued that suicide could be an expression of this if the person feels like this is their motivation and what they need to do to ultimate enhance their experience (or at least end suffering). It is a very complex and sensitive area and one that’s hard to capture in this comment but certainly worth lots of reflection and discussion. I hope that helps in some way!

@fabriciacucco 2 года назад

Can you make a video in all resonances, please. Thanks

@ChrisTheCounsellor Год назад

I’m not quite sure I understand the term “resonances” here but if you check the video I have just uploaded, you can put your requests in there and I’ll do my best :)

@mariacalistavarona3505 4 года назад

super helpful. thank you so much!!

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Glad to hear it Cali. Thank you

@ROMA-ss1xn 2 года назад

Can you discuss the formative tendency

@mod4it87 4 года назад

Thankyou so much this is a great video Chris.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment. The references are in the video, under the quotes? Or am I misunderstanding what you are needing?

@mod4it87 4 года назад

Chris The Counsellor nope you’re right mate , I’ve been a complete idiot and completely missed that , cheers Chris

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Glad that we worked it out and that you have what you need :)

@lj90256 4 года назад

I remember an experiment that an Oriental man did with water. He spoke nasty to a container of water and with another words of love and optomism. When both were frozen, under a microscope the crystal of the negative container had distorted deformed crystals, but the other container that was spoken with love etc had beautiful well formed crystals. Goes without saying.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Very fitting example! I think I’ve heard the same about plants growing too

@joancooper6497 4 года назад

is self- concept the same as self-structure? great videos to watch and learn from, made easy to understand.

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Hi Joan, yes Rogers uses the terms interchangeably but tended to use self-concept more and this is also used more in modern day writings too. Hope that helps, Chris

@ShazWag 2 года назад

So how does the therapist help a client towards self-actualisation? 🤔 By helping to create the right conditions? If so, how would this be done with a drug dealer for example? Would they help them to find better sources to get their drugs? 💊💷And what happens to those of us who were the potatoes in the cellar? I can answer that one: They get thrown onto the compost heap. 🥔😔

@carmelgaffney9205 4 года назад

This is great, very helpful :)

@ChrisTheCounsellor 4 года назад

Thanks Carmel, glad you found it helpful :)

@beetlebugball Год назад

I'd call it survival instinct for non-conscious living organisms 🤷🏼‍♀️

@DgriffDST85 2 года назад

Chris what type of counselor are you ? How did you acquire your credentials?

@ChrisTheCounsellor 6 месяцев назад

Hi Denise, I am a Person-centred Counsellor and studied at a variety of places through the different levels. If its helpful, there is another video on my channel about some of the routes you can take to acquire credentials if it is something you're interested in. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment.

@DgriffDST85 6 месяцев назад

Babb and acquire my license I wanted to but right now I'm working on my phd and community engagement

@DgriffDST85 6 месяцев назад

Sorry for the typo I have not received my license I would like to but it seems too time consuming so perhaps I will be looking at a couple of certificates