I do not see how only one of the three genuineness,
empathy, or unconditional positive regard could be possessed in a person. They
appear that they work together, for instance I do not understand how one could
be empathetic to another without also being genuine at the same time. I also do
not understand how one could show unconditional positive regard to another
without also being genuine. I see a correlation between the three and do think
someone cannot grow in one area without growing in the others even if it is
unintentional. There is a fellow who agrees with me, his name is Tom and he is
a student but I really like how he articulates the point "The core
conditions always work together as one, with one feature occasionally coming to
the fore. The conditions are inextricably connected, seamlessly weaving themselves
into a single therapeutic attitude" (Tom bh, 2012). Tom also brings up a
point about how the core conditions are like gardening, the core conditions are
tools for humans to use in relationships the same way a gardener uses tools to create
optimal conditions for plants to grow. We as humans use the core conditions to
create opportunities for relationships to grow. Tom says that we may not reap a
harvest even if we use our tools effectively (Tom bh, 2012) but I prefer to
look at it more positive and consider the beautiful relationships that it could
grow and prosper.
One day I would like to work in the field of
adventure therapy. The core conditions will be a tool that I will use to effectively
work with the clients. I desire to work with youth and most of the youth will
have had hard lives up until that point. Showing empathy towards the youth and
the situation they are in will help them grow and move towards healing in their
life. Russell and Hendee did research on AT and agree, saying “when conditions
of empathy are met, change is most likely to occur” (2000). Also I believe in every
one of us there is something good and through using unconditional positive
regard I hope to be able to see the good in all of the youth that I work with
even if it takes me a while. These are great tools and I am excited to use them
in the field one day.
References
Russell, K.C. & Hendee J.C. (2000) Outdoor behavioral healthcare: Definitions,
common practice, expected outcomes, and a nationwide survey of programs.
Technical Report #27, Moscow Idaho. Idaho Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment
Station.
Tom bh. (September 21,2012). Essay on Carl Rogers
for my Psychotherapy Course. Retrieved from
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