One Alternative to Nuclear Planetary Suicide

Humanistic Psychology’s Impact and Accomplishments

“…For one thing, it could offer the world a viable option to nuclear self-destruction, no small matter. Rogers and Ryback (1984), in a paper titled “One Alternative to Nuclear Planetary Suicide,” described experiments with the uses of a humanistic approach to negotiation between hostile and warring factions. Such “experiments” involved health providers versus consumers; Protestants versus Catholics in Belfast, North Ireland; and Israelis versus Egyptians in peace talks at Camp David.…”

A person-centered intervention in an international peace conference

“…Social scientists have experimented with techniques of peace building by testing groupprocess strategies and by conducting one-toone interventions for international conflict resolution (Doob, 1970(Doob, , 1974Doob & Foltaz, 1973;Rogers, 1977Rogers, , 1986Rogers & Ryback, 1984). In recent years, Rogers has applied his person-centered theory to international conflict resolution.…”

“…During the past decade, Rogers has focused on the application of person-centered approaches in international seminars and workshops in such settings as Northern Ireland, South Africa, Hungary, Brazil, the Soviet Union, Spain, and the United States (Rogers & Ryback, 1984). These interventions primarily addressed human oppressions such as apartheid, nuclear arms, and political and religious battles.…”

The Person‐Centered Approach to Peace: Commentary in a Cross‐Cultural Context

“…I believe that overlooking the need to create a shared world view, to educate groups about the relativity of human values, and to understand the beliefs, values, and perspectives of indivduals and groups before applying the person-centered approach may have contributed to Rogers's concerns, noted in "Journal of South African Trip: January 14-March 1, 1986" (Rogers, 1987), regarding the conflict that erupted because of the comment made by Delia on January 26 and the shortcomings noted by the Camp David participants (Rogers & Ryback, 1984). Specifically, Dayan's comment, "But there were times, and that evening was one of them, when I felt that neither the President nor the Secretary of State had sufficiently penetrated the core of the problems in the Middle East.…”