- the individual knows himself better than anyone else.
- only the individual himself can develop his potentialities.
- the individuals perception of his own feelings,
attitudes, and ideas is more valid than
any outside diagnosis can be.
- behavior can best be understood from
the individuals own point of view.
- the individual responds in such ways
to be consistent with himself.
- the individual 's perception of himself
determines how he will behave.
- objects have no meaning in themselves.
Individuals give meanings
and reality to them.
These meanings reflect the individuals background.
- every individual is logical in
the context of his own personal experience.
His point of view may seem illogical
to others when he is not understood.
- as long as the individual accepts himself,
he will continue to grow and develop his potentialities.
When he does not accept himself, much of his energies
will be used to defend rather than explore
and to actualize himself.
- every individual wants to grow toward self-fulfillment.
These growth striving are present at all times.
- an individual learns significantly only those things,
which are involved in the maintenance of self.
No one can force the individual to permanent
or creative learning.
He will learn only if he wills to.
Any other type of learning is temporary
and inconsistent with the self
and will disappear as soon as threat is removed.
- concepts, ideas, symbols and events
can be denied or distorted,
but experienced in the unique reality
of the individual person
and cannot be untrue to itself.
If it threatens the maintenance
or enhancement of self,
the experience will be of little relevance
or consequence to the individual
though it may stifle growth temporarily.
- we cannot teach another person directly,
and we cannot facilitate real
learning in the sense of making it easier.
We can make learning for another person
possible by providing information.
The setting atmosphere, materials, resources,
and by being there.
The learning process itself
is a unique individualistic experience -
which may be difficult even if
it has significance for the enhancement of self.
- under threat the self is less open
to spontaneous expression,
that is, it is more passive and controlled.
When free from threat, the self is more open,
that is, free to be and strive for actualization.
(from the handouts of SPC-MAGC class)
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