According to Carl Rogers, unconditional positive regard involves basic acceptance and support of a person, regardless of what the person says or does. The therapist gives space for the client to express whatever immediate feeling is going on—confusion, resentment, fear, anger, courage, love, or pride.
Discuss the role of the therapist’s personality in person-centered psychotherapy.
Are there particular people who have been or would be especially difficult for you to unconditionally positively regard?