key term - Humanistic Intervention Strategy

Definition

Humanistic intervention strategies are therapeutic approaches that focus on promoting an individual's self-awareness, personal growth, and fulfillment of their unique potential. These interventions emphasize the importance of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and creating a supportive environment.

Related terms

Client-Centered Therapy: A humanistic intervention strategy where the therapist provides unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding to create a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: A theory by Abraham Maslow that describes human motivation as a hierarchy of needs, starting with physiological needs (e.g., food, shelter) and progressing towards self-actualization (fulfilling one's potential).

Positive Psychology:

An approach within humanistic psychology that focuses on studying factors contributing to happiness, well-being, and personal strengths rather than solely focusing on psychological disorders.