Carl Ransom Rogers was an influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology. Rogers is widely considered to be one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was honored for his pioneering research with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association in 1956.
The person-centered approach, his own unique approach to understanding personality and human relationships, found wide application in various domains such as psychotherapy and counseling, education, organizations, and other group settings. For his professional work he was bestowed the Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Psychology by the APA in 1972. In a study by Haggbloom et al. using six criteria such as citations and recognition, Rogers was found to be the sixth most eminent psychologist of the 20th century and second, among clinicians, only to Sigmund Freud.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination. good & life
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. change
The very essence of the creative is its novelty, and hence we have no standard by which to judge it. art
The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change. change & education
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake
32 other wisdom & wit from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
6 more quotes from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
2 wisdom & wit from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo
73 sayings from Victor Hugo