Client-Centered Theory Client-centered theory was originated by Carl Rogers and is considered a humanistic theory of process or evolution (Coady & Lehman, 2008). Rogers developed 19 fundamental premises of personality in which an individual is required to grow through processes of reduction of defensive mechanisms and self-directed development of internal cognition (Corsini & Wedding, 2008/2011). The processes would occur when the theoretical constructs of congruence, acceptance, and empathy are provided to an individual through interpersonal relationships (Coady & Lehman, 2008; Corsini & Wedding, 2008/2011). Concepts within the theory focus on individual experience, perception of reality, intrinsic desire for self-actualization, internal frame of reference, self-concept, symbolization of uncertain experiences, psychological adaptation/maladjustment, method by which the individual creates value. and the “fully functioning person” (Corsini & Wedding, 2008/2011, p. 163). The basic tenant of the theory is that of a qualitative process in which the therapist is a co-traveler with the client in the client's private world. The therapist attempts to gain an “empathic understanding of the client's internal frame of reference” in order to understand the behaviors exhibited by the client (Corsini & Wedding, 2008/2011, p. 164). H. has a very stoic and simple personality style. It does not open easily to strangers. This theory applies to Mrs. H. because the theoretical constructs of congruence, acceptance, and empathy are all necessary to earn her trust and create a safe space in which to talk about her feelings about her husband's death and her frustrations with missing him. of mobility. This approach...... half of the article......mpany, LLC.Corsini, R.J., & Wedding, D. (2011). Current psychotherapies. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. (Original work published 2008)Hutchison, E. (2008). Dimensions of human behavior; The changing course of life (3rd ed.) (E. Hutchison, ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. OJJDP Model Program Guide: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. (2011, September 18). Retrieved September 18, 2011, from http://www.ojjdp.gov/mpg/mpgProgramDetails.aspxSolution-Focused Therapy. (2011). Retrieved September 17, 2011, from http://www.psychpage.com/family/library/sft.htmTrepper, T.S., McCollum, E.E., De Jong, P., Korman, H., Gingerich, W., & Franklin, C (2010). Solution-focused therapeutic treatment manual for working with individuals (Solution-focused brief therapy association research committee). Retrieved September 17, 2011, from http://www.sfbta.org/research.html