What is NOT one of the goals of Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)?

In Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), one primary goal is to facilitate an environment where clients can explore their feelings and self-concept openly, leading them to personal insight and growth. Achieving independence means that the client works toward self-reliance and the ability to make authentic choices in their life.

Becoming a fully functioning person is a central tenet of PCT, emphasizing self-acceptance, personal growth, and emotional well-being. Recognizing a disconnect with oneself, or losing contact with one’s true feelings, is an important aspect of self-awareness that PCT aims to address, helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves.

Contrarily, learning to mask true feelings contradicts the core principles of PCT. The therapy encourages genuine self-expression rather than the suppression or alteration of feelings. Therefore, this option does not align with the fundamental goals of Person-Centered Therapy.