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ERIC Number: EJ1102222
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jul
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
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Person-Centered Therapy: A Philosophy to Support Early Childhood Education
Boyer, Wanda
Early Childhood Education Journal, v44 n4 p343-348 Jul 2016
Person-centered therapy (PCT) comes from the experiential and relationship-oriented therapy tradition. It is considered to be a third force in therapeutic engagement, along with the psychoanalytic and behavioral approaches. PCT is based on faith in and empowerment of human beings to be joyful, creative, self-fulfilled and willing and able to connect with others, both socially and emotionally. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to explore the potential union of PCT with early childhood education. The author will first describe the PCT model along with how its aspects can be used to help early childhood educators mentor young children. The author will conclude the paper with a summary of the implications for therapeutic practice in the classroom.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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