Humanistic psychology
Humanistic psychology is the psychological perspective that arose in the mid-20th century into two theories: Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory as well as B. F. Skinner's behaviorism. Thus, Abraham Maslow forwarded to it as the "third force" in psychology. The school of thought of humanistic psychology gained traction due to key figure Abraham Maslow in the 1950s during the time of the humanistic movement. It was presents popular in the 1950s by the process of realizing in addition to expressing one's own capabilities and creativity.
Humanistic psychology enable the client realise the picture that any people are inherently good. It adopts a holistic approach to human existence and pays special attention to such(a) phenomena as creativity, free will, and positive human potential. It encourages viewing ourselves as a "whole person" greater than the total of our parts and encourages self exploration rather than the inspect of behavior in other people. Humanistic psychology acknowledges spiritual aspiration as an integral element of the psyche. it is linked to the emerging field of transpersonal psychology.
Primarily, this type of therapy encourages a self-awareness and mindfulness that enables the client conform their state of mind and behaviour from one species of reactions to a healthier one with more productive self-awareness and thoughtful actions. Essentially, this approach allows the merging of mindfulness and behavioral therapy, with positive social support.
In an article from the connective for Humanistic Psychology, the benefits of humanistic therapy are covered as having a "crucial possibility to lead our troubled culture back to its own healthy path. More than all other therapy, Humanistic-Existential therapy models democracy. It imposes ideologies of others upon the guest less than other therapeutic practices. Freedom tois maximized. We validate our clients' human potential."
In the 20th century, humanistic psychology was referred to as the "third force" in psychology, distinct from earlier, less humanistic approaches of psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
Its principal fine organizations in the US are the Association for Humanistic Psychology and the Society for Humanistic Psychology Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. In Britain, there is the UK joining for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners.