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The Term Client in Client-Centered Therapy
Rogers favored the term client, which is seen in the title client-centered therapy. This is because Rogers thought the term patient implies that those seeking support are sick and need a cure.
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The deliberate choice to use the term 'client' rather than 'patient' in a therapeutic context reflects a fundamental shift in the conceptualization of the therapeutic relationship. Which of the following statements best analyzes the primary implication of this terminological choice?