The road to self-realization!!

The road to self-realization!!
The main theoretical construct of the anthropocentric approach is the idea of self-actualization.

"What a man can be, he must be. We call this need self-actualization"

A Maslow

According to the humanist psychologist Maslow, our actions are driven by motives in order to satisfy specific needs. The needs based on A. Maslow's pyramid are the normal, biological human needs. From the moment the needs for food, water, sleep and heating are met, man meets his needs for safety and protection.

When people feel safe, they begin to desire to meet their psychological and social needs. Man has a need to love and be loved, while above the need for acceptance and success take priority. Both the psychologist Carl Rogers and A. Maslow put special emphasis on the concept of self-actualization. Self-realization is a process of maturation and development of man in order to utilize his potential. In the therapeutic relationship the counselor, the psychologist must show confidence in his client that he is capable of living with authenticity and constructive change.

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