Question

Jenny is in psychotherapy for an eating disorder. Her therapist is warm and supportive and can easily take her perspective. He encourages her to express her thoughts and feelings about her eating issues and does not judge or criticize anything she says. This therapeutic relationship is the basis for change, creating an environment where the client can be herself. This therapist is using a ________ therapeutic approach.

Answer 1

Answer: This therapist is using a CLIENT-CENTERED therapeutic approach.

Explanation: Client-centered therapeutic approach seeks to assist a client's personal peak of individual empowerment and fulfillment through unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding. The client takes an active role in his or her treatment with the therapist not being authoritative but rather supportive.