[7] Early in her career she worked in a psychiatric clinic, as a therapist with children, and at a college counseling center before entering private practice.
[10] The person-centered aspect of the therapy refers to the role of the therapist in creating a safe environment for clients to engage in symbolic expression through the arts.
The therapist listens without judgment or criticism and creates a space for further self-exploration and encourages the client to engage in stimulating or challenging experiences.
Encounter groups are described as large workshops of eighty (80) to one hundred and fifty (150) people[5] with a goal of not just personal growth but larger social transformation.
Person-Centered Approach (PCA) Encounter groups involved a great deal of pre-planning and facilitation by carefully selected staff.