Creative Non-Directive Approach

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The non-directive approach to creative, what is it?
The non-directive approach creative MC (ANDC MC ) is a form of aid relationship that focuses on the authenticity of the relationship between therapist and client. She did not want a formal psychotherapy and is distinguished by the fact that it is not a cure and it does not require the evaluation of the patient.

The quality of the relationship is the basis of the transformation process of "helping". From the point of view of non-directive approach creates the greatest sufferings and problems of greatest human being from its relational experiences challenging , both past and present. Thus, prolonged experience a deep and authentic relationship with a specialist could transform the emotional effect of these experiences and provide a lasting inner peace.

The non-directive approach encourages creative to recognize and express repressed emotions , its resistance and its basic needs, to release his own creative potential . The effectiveness of non-directive approach to creative relies less on a specific technique on the quality of the therapist's presence and his relationship with his client. In the framework of the meetings, it is especially verbally expressing his experiences and needs that the individual reveals itself. This may cause it to transform internally and to solve specific problems. Climate of trust and intimacy , and the unconditional acceptance of the therapist are essential to promote the expression and discovery.

Since the non-directive approach to creative places so much importance to the affective and emotional dimension of the relationship with the therapist, the work that he has done on himself during his training is crucial. In addition to mastering the common concepts of psychology, he must continue a constant internal process to be able to truly welcome and accept each other with love and compassion without judgment or throw him on his emotions, needs or solutions.

The nondirective approach allows the person to express treatment quite freely. Feeling accepted and understood, it may well be able to take over his life. For its part, the therapist, of course, the responsibility of management. It gives the path securing a framework regarding the time, place, fees, rules to follow, etc.

In practice
At the first meeting , the therapist asks the person to be appointed the reasons and goals of his approach. Then he informs the specifics of the approach. If a positive relationship is established between the two - which can not be explained rationally - it is possible to start the process.

One role of the therapist is to reformulate what he sees and hears, in specific terms and objectively. He does not understand and does not presume anything. It can reflect the inner pain of his client, bring to the state, and help find solutions that are in harmony with him. The therapist therefore has no power over the individual, except that of the listening and the help to elucidate its internal conflicts .

For example, someone who discovers that his outbursts from certain expectations "unconscious" to her spouse must first truly aware of these expectations, then accept. Only then will he embark on solving the problem of anger. With the help of the therapist, it may find itself in a more favorable way to behave. The feeling of being welcomed and loved and accept that his "expectations" are part of him is fundamental steps toward healing and inner transformation.

In addition to dialogue, the therapist can make use of scenarios or projective techniques when a person has difficulty verbally express what she feels. It can, for example, use various illustrations from which the person describes what it evokes the visual.

Influences and origins of ANDC
The creative approach, Colette Portelance , Quebec and a doctorate in education, co-founded the school in 1989, François Lavigne , graduated in clinical psychology and psychopathology. She did know the principles of non-directive approach in his book Creative Relationship help and love of self , repeatedly revised and reissued. It has developed its approach from his experience in counseling and teaching, and inspired by various currents of modern psychology. She was particularly influenced by the work of American humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers 1-2 and Bulgarian psychiatrist Georgi Lozanov 3.

Rogers stated that they are not theories, techniques or the correctness of the interpretation of the reality of the person who helps to heal, but the relationship between the therapist and helped . In the 1960s, he also sowed controversy among the scientific community by claiming that the skills are not critical in the healing process. (See Fact Sheet Psychotherapy about this.)

Contemporary Rogers, Dr Lozanov, creator of the suggestology, established a link between the mental state of a person's ability to learn. Suggestology teaches that state of mind in which one finds oneself when learning is crucial. Calm, happy and healthy relationship with the teacher would be essential to improve their learning skills and creative abilities.

The influence of Rogers and Lozanov was crucial to recognize the fundamental importance of the relational process in a therapeutic setting. But the peculiarity of the approach is non-directive designer to add that to get results really beneficial, it is essential that the therapist makes a continuous work on himself. It could thus be centered not only on the knowledge and the make , but especially on the be.

Therapeutic applications of non-directive approach creative
Like any form of aid relationship, the non-directive approach creative is the development of the person and the resolution of psychological problems individuals. It is intended for individuals of all ages who want to improve their relationships with themselves and others. Its scope is broad and also lends itself well to working individually, in pairs or in groups. It applies particularly well to relational difficulties of emotional life, loving, educational and professional. It also explores the problems related to anxiety, to depression , to self-esteem, jealousy, aggression, shyness, and disturbances of personality, problems adaptation (bereavement, separation) and sexual problems.

Psychotherapists in Non-directive approach creative consider the psychic world does not lend itself to "objective" measures. Consequently, these are only the testimonies of people who have undergone therapy and therapists observations, not scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of non-directive approach creative.