On Becoming a Person

A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

By: Carl R. Rogers, Peter D. Kramer MD - introduction

Narrated by: Joe Hempel

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's Summary

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten.

With a new introduction by Peter Kramer, this landmark book is a classic in its field and a must-listen for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.

©1961, 1989 Carl R. Rogers; Introduction copyright 1995 by Peter D. Kramer, MD (P)2017 Tantor

Critic Reviews

"Deeply insightful...Roger's phenomenal text - On Becoming a Person - has highlighted to me the importance of the relationship between counselor and client within the person-centered approach." (Health Psychology Consultancy)

An introduction to the core humanistic issues

when Rogers talks about human beings and why they are intrinsically positive and social beings, it's eaay to consider him naive but when he describes why he thinks that, you'll change your mind. He's rooting for life, for becoming more mature, more actualized, for becoming who you are which is in fact a core idea in existential philosophy.
There are many things lacking in his views specially when he talks about global conflicts but nevertheless reading him in his own words has been quite different than how Psychology textbooks described him. I keep thinking to myself maybe he is right, maybe all anyone needs is just unconditional regards, acceptance and adequate warms. I've tried his method on myself to be more open, to let go of rigidity, looking for validations outside of myself and it's been fantastic.

On Becoming a Person:A Therapists view

This book is a staple of learning in the field of psychology.Client based therapy was not an idea before Carl R Rogers developed it in the 1960's.Most Psychology students will recall reading at least parts of it.In fact,my husband came in the room and knew what I was listening to.He read it in college!
The introduction was fascinating to me.Listening to how he came to some of his ideas and why they were so important was eye opening.Joe Hempel was the perfect narrator.He has a very nice voice,his inflection and feelings come through nicely.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Five stars for Becoming A Person

Thank you Mr. Rogers (Carl).
Wonderful to listen to this classic in its entirety.
Easy to listen to, nice presentation Mr. Joe Hempel. Though I did find it better at 1.25 speed... and , admittedly, X2 through some of the research-science material...

As a Counseling profession Graduate student I SO MUCH prefer reading the actual material if Carl Rogers than a Journal article or textbook talking about what someone else “ thought-thinks” of C.R.
Thank you Audible 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Scott

awesome book! Carl is amazing!

We lost a legendary mind, whem Carl past away. Beautiful book, stimulates insight and self awareness.

Brilliant. Just Brilliant

This is such a great book. The personal stories and examples of client/therapist relationship are helpful in understanding his humanistic concepts. I highly recommend it to aspiring therapist, graduate students, and those interested in incorporating humanistic theory in their life.

A must read for the modern person

A fantastic book by a master therapist and scientist seeking to bring to our modern day the remedies of the psychological ills that haunt us, and to invoke the best from people.

Roger's has several key chapters here where he's

...a century before his time (the duality of human psychology, where both causal/deterministic and freedom exist, being like that of physics in describing light both in terms of particle and wave... Great stuff!

a must- read for aspiring health care workers

Rogers offers a well- developed and inspiring view of the individual and the process of becoming. An important aspect of this view is that the barrier between psychotherapy and every day life is essentially thin, which is approached through multiple perspectives in this book. fantastic!

Powerful Teachers that are closest to Truth

Before this book I read The Master Key System. Truthfully, that book sounded like voodoo spirituality, but it works. Mow I understand why through Carl Roger’s teachings. Most interesting for me, are the fact that these characters are unrelated to each other but speak on the same ‘internal world’ within us. This is going a long way to my development as a person.

Profound, insightful, and hopeful

This text is deeply meaningful to the humanist and those who would seek to better understand others and themselves.