Unconditional positive regard is a term coined by humanist psychologist Carl Rogers to describe a technique used in his non-directive, client-centered therapy. According to Rogers, unconditional ...

Therapists of many stripes have long considered unconditional positive regard to be an essential element of a good therapeutic relationship. Initially popularized by Carl Rogers in the 1950s as a ...

In my most recent work, I have been collecting data about what makes people feel safe in their relationships. Specifically, we asked the members of couples to tell each other stories about a time they ...

The journey to self-love represents one of life’s most challenging yet rewarding pursuits. Recent psychological studies indicate that developing positive self-regard significantly impacts mental ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...