Discussion Topics
Over the years we have discussed numerous themes from a person-centred perspective. This is a small sample:
- Boundaries
- Anger
- The here and now
- Authority
- Inclusivity
- Self esteem
- Sex
- Death
- Being myself
- Relationship expectations
- Control
We have occasionally invited professional people to facilitate for one of the meetings. Also, we have organised training sessions and workshops on a range of topics, including focusing, breath, perception work and critical thinking.
We are always open to ideas from members about areas to improve our personal growth and continuing our professional development.
The PCA
Hillingdon Person Centred Group is affiliated to The Person-Centred Association (The PCA) which is a national organisation supported by volunteers through working groups, special interest groups and local groups that focus and act on a variety of important issues from a person-centred perspective.
Suggested Reading
If you are not in counsellor training but have an interest in the person-centred approach, you may want to read something about it in order to learn more about the core conditions of Congruence, Empathy and Unconditional Positive Regard.
Carl Rogers is a good place to start and often the first book recommended is On Becoming a Person. Or you might enjoy The Carl Rogers Reader, edited by Howard Kirschenbaum and Valerie Land Henderson.
You may also want to try:
- Person Centred Therapy Today, by Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne
- Person-Centred Counselling in a Nutshell, by Roger Casemore
- Learning and Being in Person Centred Counselling, by Tony Merry