Theoretical orientation makes the practicing doctor what he is. As consultants advance in their careers, they often find themselves changing their approach. I perceive the theories of social learning, person-centered interviewing and motivational interviewing as part of my theoretical orientation. Dealing with individuals who are influenced by their environment can seek positive respect for their choices. To guide the individual, building a healthy relationship is vital, it also allows counselors to understand past attempts at change. As I advance in the professional field, I identify Social Learning as the dependency theory. According to Social Learning Psychology, social learning is defined as a psychological theory, a learning behavior. This also applies to drug addicts. For example, when a client is in treatment, the counselor has the ability to observe how the individual behaves with peers. Actions with peers can determine post-interaction behaviors. Humans thrive on reinforcers, whether direct, indirect, and with negative or positive effects. “Furthermore, recent formulations of social learning theory suggest that learning occurs through both direct and indirect behavioral reinforcement” (Brauer, 2012). Thus, seeking approval from one's peers through involuntary or direct actions. This gives the individual satisfaction in knowing that their behavior is reinforced. Trust can be difficult for many people. Allowing someone to trust themselves and find their own path in life can be a challenge. The person-centered approach has the ability to direct clients to choose their new path in life. “Humanistic psychology and client-centered approaches, initially developed by Carl Rogers (1957) using a strength-focused premise, view clients as the best experts on themselves and already have resources within themselves” (Csillik, 2015). “In client-centered approaches, therapists address the person as a whole and do not focus their intervention exclusively on problem behavior; the problem is considered from the customer's point of view" (Csillik,
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