Rogerian
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- noun
- /roʊˈdʒɪəriən/
- Specialized
- The shift has provided a stronger base for psychology in the schools and a very useful alternative to traditional therapy theories (e.g., Gestalt, Psychoanalytic, Rogerian).
- Rogerian therapy
Examples
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(No surprise, but I've always thought that Rogerian females actually run the world, while the rest of us prance around in our feathers.)
Blog text (13) -
Counselors must adhere to Rogerian principles of nonjudgmental therapeutic intervention with gay and lesbian teenagers.
Academic text (2000) -
As a Rogerian, she focuses on providing empathy and understanding in her therapy sessions.
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My friend is a trained Rogerian who believes in the power of client-centered therapy.
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He often refers to himself as a Rogerian therapist, emphasizing the importance of building a trusting client relationship.
Synonyms
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A trained person who helps people with physical or mental health problems
How Empathic
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Rogerian = Roger (semi-transparent) = Roger + ian
Clearly formed by adding '-ian' to a proper name to denote a follower or adherent, but understanding the specific doctrinal meaning requires knowledge of Carl Rogers.
Etymology
Rogerian as a noun names a person who follows the ideas of the therapist Carl Rogers, with the ending -ian meaning 'a follower' or 'related to', as in librarian. So a Rogerian practices client-centered listening, empathy, and helps people find their own solutions.