Abstract

MOTA, Catarina Pinheiro. Non-directivity: assessment, diagnosis and client-centered therapy. Rev. abordagem gestalt. [online]. 2014, vol.20, n.2, pp.198-205. ISSN 1809-6867.

The present article intends to discuss the evaluation and diagnosis concepts in Client-Centered Therapy (PCT). In the therapeutic process development, evaluation is discussed in a non-directive perspective around a genuine attitude of client knowledge. Openness to experience causes the understanding of client complexity, and the knowledge leads to a diagnosis. Techniques are reviewed as a reflection of the therapist's attitudes, which then develops a therapeutic alliance and facilitates actualizing tendency in order to allow for the client's personnel growth.

Keywords : Evaluation; Diagnosis; Non-directivity; Client-centered therapy.

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