The Person-Centered Approach (PCA), also known as client-centered therapy, is a therapeutic approach developed by American psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s. It focuses on the importance of building a relationship of trust and collaboration between the psychotherapist and the client, and aims to promote personal growth and the development of the individual. The Person Centred Approach is based on an optimistic view of the human being. It considers that each individual has within him/herself the necessary resources to understand and develop itself and to find solutions to his or her problems. The role of the psychotherapist is to provide a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental environment, which encourages the client to express itself freely and authentically. In historical terms, Carl Rogers developed this approach in reaction to the psychoanalytical and behaviourist approaches dominant in his time. He questioned the traditional position of the psychotherapist as an expert who would impose his advice and interpretations on the client. Instead, Rogers believed that the psychotherapist should adopt an attitude of active listening, understanding and unconditional acceptance towards the client. The methods used in the Person-Centred Approach focus on three fundamental concepts. The first is empathic understanding, which involves understanding and sharing the client's feelings and experiences. The psychotherapist listens attentively and tries to put him/herself in the place of his/her client, in order to promote a climate of understanding and mutual respect. The second concept is congruence, which refers to the psychotherapist's authenticity and genuineness in his or her relationship with the client. The psychotherapist expresses his or her feelings in an appropriate way, thereby facilitating a sincere and open relationship. The third concept is unconditional positive regard. This means that the psychotherapist accepts and values the client without judgement, whatever their actions or feelings. This allows the client to feel safe to explore their deepest thoughts and emotions, without fear of being criticised or rejected. During person-centred psychotherapy sessions, the psychotherapist mainly uses clarification, reflection and reformulation techniques. They encourage clients to explore their own feelings, values and motivations, helping them to develop a better understanding of themselves. The psychotherapist avoids giving advice or dictating solutions, believing in the client's resources and ability to find their own answers. The Person-Centred Approach is applied in many fields, including individual psychotherapy, group therapy, counselling, change management in companies, and education and training. It focuses on the individual's potential for growth and development.

Carl Rogers, born in 1902 in Oak Park, Illinois, was an American psychologist renowned for his major contributions to psychotherapy. He is considered the founder of the Person-Centered Approach (PCA), a revolutionary approach that has profoundly influenced the field of psychotherapy. Rogers earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at Columbia University in 1931 and then began working as a teacher and researcher. During his research, he challenged traditional approaches of his times, such as psychoanalysis, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the subjective experience of the client. Traditional approaches being directive, Carl Rogers instead emphasized on the autonomy and personal growth of the client. He paved the way for a new way of approaching psychotherapy. His view of therapy was centered on the client himself, hence the name Person-Centered Approach. Rogers believes that each individual has the resources within themselves to understand themselves and find solutions to their problems. He viewed the psychotherapist as a facilitator, providing a supportive and understanding environment for the client to explore and develop their potential. Rogers highlighted three key concepts in his approach. First, empathic understanding, which involves understanding and sharing the client's feelings. Then, congruence, which refers to the authenticity and genuineness of the psychotherapist in his relationship with the client. Finally, unconditional positive regard, which means that the therapist accepts and values ??the client without judgment. Rogers has also played a major role in promoting the person-centered approach in other areas, such as education, counseling and training. He has written many influential works, including "On becoming a Person" and "Counseling and Psychotherapy", which have helped to spread his ideas and inspire many practitioners. Throughout his career, Carl Rogers has received many honors and distinctions for his contributions to psychology and psychotherapy. He died in 1987, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of person-centered psychotherapy and a considerable influence on the practice of modern psychotherapy.

Overnight accommodation will be at the Hotel Villa de France and the Hotel El Minzeh, both on the same street and part of the same hotel group. The day's activities and meals will take place exclusively on the magnificent 'sea view' site of the Hotel Villa de France, which also offers a very beautiful and large meeting room as well as smaller rooms for workshops and presentation of research work. In the heart of the city centre, the hotel's location is exceptional, in a historic area with monuments such as Saint Andrew's church and the Sidi Bouabid mosque, and with a panoramic view of the city's liveliest sites, including the old medina, the Grand Socco and the Kasbah. The famous painter Henri Matisse stayed here for a long time, and in 1913 painted some very fine works in room 35, including the famous "Landscape seen from a window" . The rates we offer are a global package for accommodation for 5 nights and 6 days, depending on the type of room, including: - Arrival May 7: evening meal - from Wednesday to Saturday: breakfast + lunch + dinner, as well as the 2 coffee breaks of the day. - Sunday May 12: breakfast + lunch - visit of the city in 5 languages (Arabic, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese) in “promenade” formula. *Any other request may be considered individually. *The menus will be varied and will favor vegetarian recipes, mainly Moroccan for an authentic experience. Global package, 3 formulas: - Double occupancy room (2 single beds), from 20sqm: 850 euros (9350 dhs) per person; - Single room (1 queen bed), from 20sqm: 1050 euros (11550 dhs) per person; - Individual suite, from 34 sqm: 1350 euros (14850 dhs) per person; The sea view rooms will be allocated to the first registered. Registration If you wish to arrive the day before or stay an extra night, the hotel offers you a preferential rate of 87 euros per night (maximum 2 nights without meals) REFUND TERMS: ⁃ In case of cancellation of your registration up to three months before the event, or by 07/02/2024, 50% of the amount paid will be refunded. ⁃ Beyond February 8th, 2024, no refund will be made.

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 We would be delighted to welcome you also as a speaker / researcher or as a workshop leader. Please send us the summary of your intervention before March 31, 2024 and we will submit your request to the scientific committee. Email: pcamorocco2024@gmail.com We thank you for your cooperation.