The Actualising Tendency - Carl Rogers

The Actualising Tendency is a theory from Carl Rogers that is central to the person-centred approach to Counselling. In this video, I break down what it really means, with clear explanations and examples (of course, the potato has to feature at some point...)

I will also outline some common misconceptions around the Actualising Tendency related to Self-Concept and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

I have written a blog covering the same areas here -

In the video, I also mentioned there being some further writings on the Actualiisng Tendency. Here are a few of the best available online:

The Foundation of Person-Centered Therapy by Jerold D. Bozarth, PhD -

The Actualizing Tendency Concept in Client-Centered Therapy - Barbara Temaner Brodley -

The 'Actualising Tendency': A Directional Account -


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