http://ghafoorsblog.com/tags/core-conditions/Recent content in Core-Conditions on Ghafoor's Personal BlogHugoennoreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)Copyright © 2024-2026 AG Sayyed. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 15 May 2026 13:20:20 +0100http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/005-congruence/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:11:55 +0000noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/005-congruence/<p class="lead text-primary"> This document examines congruence, also known as genuineness, as one of the core conditions in person-centred counselling. It covers the definition, historical origins, the difference between incongruence in clients and congruence in counsellors, and provides practical guidance for developing this essential therapeutic attitude. </p> <hr> <h2 id="understanding-congruence">Understanding Congruence</h2> <p>Congruence, also referred to as genuineness, represents an essential attitude that counsellors must develop and demonstrate throughout the therapeutic relationship. Feltham and Dryden (1993) define congruence as <code>genuineness, honesty exhibited by the counsellor as an essential part of her person and her work; likewise, the genuineness of the client.</code></p>http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/002-rogers-and-egan/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:47:09 +0000noreply@example.com (AG Sayyed)http://ghafoorsblog.com/courses/psychology/counselling-content/level2-counselling/01-counselling-skills/01-module/002-rogers-and-egan/<!-- Summary goes here --> <p class="lead text-primary"> This document explores the foundational theories of Dr Carl Rogers and Dr Gerard Egan, two influential figures in counselling psychology. It examines Rogers' three core conditions for therapeutic growth and Egan's structured Three Stage Model for effective helping relationships. </p> <hr> <h2><!-- markdown blank line inserted --></h2> <!-- Content goes here followed by a blank starts with level-2 heading --> <h2 id="introduction-to-core-counselling-theories">Introduction to Core Counselling Theories</h2> <p>Humanistic psychologist <strong>Dr Carl Rogers</strong> identified three <code>core conditions for growth</code> that are practised as skills by counsellors. These foundational skills, combined with <strong>Dr Gerard Egan&rsquo;s</strong> structured approach to helping, form the basis of modern counselling practice.</p>