Carl Rogers

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carl Rogers
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy
By Josh Graham

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers

What if healing didn’t require fixing? What if presence, empathy, and genuine acceptance could transform a life?

In this powerful, accessible guide, Josh Graham introduces readers to the quiet revolutionary who reshaped modern psychotherapy and human understanding—Carl Rogers. As the father of Client-Centred Therapy and a founding figure of humanistic psychology, Rogers challenged the dominance of Freudian analysis and behavioural conditioning with one radical idea: that people are capable of change when given the right relational environment.

This concise yet profound volume explores:

• Rogers’ life, from his rigid religious upbringing to his groundbreaking work in therapy and peacebuilding

• His core concepts: unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence, and the actualizing tendency

• The birth of the “third force” in psychology—humanism—and its impact on education, politics, and conflict resolution

• Real-life case studies and practical applications of his methods today

• A curated collection of Carl Rogers’ most powerful quotes

• Surprising facts, a timeline of key milestones, and a toolkit for therapists, educators, and change-makers

Written in plain language with emotional depth, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carl Rogers is ideal for students, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in authentic growth—within themselves and others.

This isn’t just a book about therapy.
It’s an invitation to listen more deeply, live more truthfully, and meet others—and yourself—with radical compassion.