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Unconditional positive regard is a fundamental component of humanistic therapy, where therapists maintain a non-judgmental, accepting attitude toward their clients, fostering a safe environment for self-disclosure and personal growth.

In the context of humanistic therapy, empathy refers to the therapist's ability to understand and share the feelings of their client, which helps validate the client's experiences and promotes healing.

Congruence in humanistic therapy means the therapist's genuineness or authenticity. Being real and transparent with clients helps to build trust and encourages clients to be authentic themselves.

Self-actualization is the process of realizing one's full potential and is considered the ultimate goal of humanistic therapy. It involves fulfilling one's capabilities and becoming the most authentic version of oneself.

Existential therapy is a form of humanistic therapy that focuses on concepts such as free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning. It encourages clients to take responsibility for their decisions and to create purposeful lives.

Gestalt therapy is another approach within humanistic therapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the present moment and individual experience, aiming to help clients understand the context of their lives and their feelings.

Active listening is a key skill in humanistic therapy, where therapists give full attention to the client, ensuring that the client feels heard and understood, which can help facilitate deeper exploration of their issues.

In therapy, reflection involves the therapist restating or paraphrasing what the client has said to show understanding and to encourage the client to continue exploring their thoughts and feelings.

The human potential movement underpins much of humanistic therapy, emphasizing the exploration and development of human capabilities and focuses on fostering exceptional functioning and self-fulfillment.