E100.2 Unconditional Positive Regard in Psychology and Practice

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of unconditional positive regard in psychology, particularly its role in client-centered therapy and its applications in various fields.

The provided source offers an extensive examination of unconditional positive regard (UPR), a foundational concept in psychology, particularly within client-centered therapy as pioneered by Carl Rogers. This article defines UPR as an attitude of complete acceptance and love for an individual, regardless of their actions, and differentiates it from accepting every behavior. Furthermore, the text explores the psychology behind UPR, discussing its application in counseling, social work, and pare...

Topics covered

• unconditional positive regard
• psychology
• client-centered therapy
• counseling
• social work

Keywords

• unconditional positive regard
• psychology
• Carl Rogers
• client-centered therapy
• counseling
• social work

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