On Becoming a Person

A landmark book offering a therapist''s perspective on psychotherapy—a must-read for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.Carl Rogers founder of the humanistic psychology movement revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of client-centered therapy. His influence has spanned decades but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten. New discoveries in the field of psychopharmacology especially that of the antidepressant Prozac have spawned a quick-fix drug revolution that has obscured the psychotherapeutic relationship. As the pendulum slowly swings back toward an appreciation of the therapeutic encounter Dr. Rogers''s client-centered therapy becomes particularly timely and important.