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🌱 *The Actualising Tendency* Related Article - https://www.christhecounsellor.co.uk/the-actualising-tendency-carl-rogers/ 📺 *About This Video* The *Actualising Tendency* is one of *Carl Rogers'* most fundamental theories and sits at the heart of *Person-Centred Counselling.* But what does it really mean? 🤔 In this video, I break it down with *clear explanations* and *practical examples* (yes, including the famous potato analogy! 🥔). I also explore some *common misconceptions,* including how the Actualising Tendency relates to: 🔹 Self-actualisation 🔹 Self-concept 🔹 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 🔹 Organismic Self 🕰️ *Timestamps* 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - The Actualising Tendency 01:01 - The Core of Person-Centred Theory (including definition) 01:27 - The Roots of Non-directive Practice 01:50 - Rogers Quote - "One Basic Tendency..." 02:06 - The Organism 02:36 - All Organisms Have One Basic Striving 02:58 - Rogers Quote - "Can be Thwarted or Warped..." 03:43 - Impacted by Our Environment 04:50 - Rogers Quote - "One Fundamental Need..." 05:34 - THE Potato Analogy 🥔 07:40 - Rogers Quote - "The Potato Sprouts..." 08:37 - Rogers Quote - "Abnormal, Twisted and Scarcely Human..." 10:12 - The Importance of the Actualising Tendency in Person-Centred Therapy 10:42 - Bringing It All Together 11:07 - Common Misconception #1 - Self-Concept & the Actualising Tendency 13:18 - Common Misconception #2 - Self-Actualisation & the Actualising Tendency 15:02 - Conclusion 15:41 - Outro Essential viewing for any counselling student currently in counselling training. As well as those interested in personal development and Person-centred Theory. 🔎 *Further Reading* If you’d like to explore The Actualising Tendency in more depth, here are some excellent online articles: 📘 *Actualisation: A Functional Concept in Client-Centered Therapy* - Jerold D. Bozarth, PhD & Barbara Temaner Brodley http://www.allanturner.co.uk/papers.asp?function=paper&id=7 📘 *The Actualizing Tendency in Client-Centered Therapy* - Barbara Temaner Brodley https://adpca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/6_2_4.pdf 📹 *New to the Person-Centred Approach?* If this feels a little technical, start with my Introduction to the Person-Centred Approach here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwrbmKtOAGY 🖥️ *Find more resources & articles* https://ChrisTheCounsellor.co.uk 🔔 *Don’t forget to subscribe!* https://tinyurl.com/CTCSubscribe ☕ *Support My Work* I’ve removed mid-video ads for a better viewing experience, but this channel is self-funded. If you'd like to support my work, you can *buy me a coffee:* 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/christhecounsellor 📷 *Follow Me* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecounsellor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisTheCounsellor 📌 *Hashtags* #PersonCentredTherapy #ActualisingTendency #CarlRogers #CounsellingTheory #counsellingstudent #Counsellor #Psychotherapy #SelfActualisation #TherapistEducation #MentalHealthMatters #UnconditionalPositiveRegard #Empathy #Congruence #CounsellingSkills #TherapyJourney