Academic Essays/Reports

In the case analysis of Darnell Yardley, a twenty-five year old African American college male who lives alone, and suffers from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, loneliness and has uncertainties with regards to career goals and family stress. From person centered therapy approach, “the therapists view Darnell Yardley in an empathic understanding manner, and most definitely communicates in a nonjudgmental stance.” Corey, G. (2005) Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy ch. 7 (7th ed.). “The therapist sees that Darnell is trustworthy and is capable and positive centered (self-understanding), self-directive, able to make constructive changes, and live an effective and productive life (Cain, 1987b). The therapist experience and communicate realness, caring, and nonjudgmental understanding toward Darnell and his stated problems.” Corey, G. (2005). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy ch. 7 (7th ed.) “The therapist sees Darnell, and not his problem, he/she is focused on the person, rather than the presenting problem. The therapist sees that he/she is there to assist Darnell his growth process, so that he can better cope with his current and future problems.” (Corey, 2005). Theory & Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, ch. 5 (7th ed.)