Health professional action grounded in Carl Rogers' theory

Abstract

Abstract Objective Analyze, using diagram V, the action of the health professional based on Rogers' theory. Method An analytical process was developed, conducted systematically, based on the decomposition of the elements of diagram V and the theory of the Person-Centered Approach, by Carl Rogers. Results In order to facilitate the action of health professionals, who wish to use Rogers' theory to guide their practices, the use of Gowin's V diagram allowed them to understand that the health professional's action must focus on the person and their feelings and that acceptance, freedom of direction and autonomy must be drivers of this process. Conclusion A common theory in the healthcare field is Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Approach theory. However, the knowledge attributed to theoretical constructs is sometimes understood as complex, and thus needs to be reflected and analyzed. Gowin's V proved to be a consolidated instrument for this purpose.

Keywords

• Person-Centered Psychotherapy
• Professional Practice
• Medical Psychology