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Introduction
The Person-Centered Institute of Asia (PCIA) is a Person-Centered organisation serving the whole of Asia. We are dedicated to promoting Person-Centered approaches and values, not only in the field of counselling, but also in education, social development, community building and conflict mediation. Our core belief is “To treat Person as Person, and life as life”. We believe that everyone deserves to be respected and accepted, and that this will promote a more inclusive and humane social and cultural environment.
Our vision
We hope to influence and change the world a little – to enable everyone to be themselves in a freer and safer environment, and to make society more caring and resilient. By connecting Person-Centered communities across the globe and in Asia, supporting the creative practices of individuals and organisations, promoting the professional development of consultants, and driving social change through education and conflict mediation, we strive to bring Person-Centered practice out of the counselling room and into the wider world.
Our core objectives and projects
1. Building Person-Centered communities in Asia and across the globe
- Asian Person-Centered Conference: A regular academic and practical exchange conference to promote dialogue and cooperation among Person-Centered practitioners in Asian countries.
- Person-Centered Asia Journal: Establish an academic exchange platform in Asia to promote the integration of theory and practice.
- Roundtable Forum: Organize multinational thematic discussions to provide Person-Centered perspectives and solutions to social issues.
- Cooperation with the international community: Cooperate with global organisations such as PCE-World to promote the establishment of the Asian Person-Centered Counseling and Therapy Association.
How to get involved?
Register for conferences and forums, contribute to our journals, or join our volunteer team to help build the community.
2. Support the creative projects of individuals and organisations
- Person-Centered Incubator Project: Provide resources to support individuals and organisations that align with the Person-Centered philosophy, such as innovative projects in the fields of care for left-behind children, women’s rights, and psychological counselling.
- Internal Foundation: Set aside a portion of the profits from institutional projects to establish a sustainable public welfare support system.
How to get involved?
Apply for incubator support, donate to the foundation, or join the volunteer team of an incubator project.
3. Promote the growth of Person-Centered consultants
- Consultant registration system: Promote the registration and certification system for Person-Centered consultants in the Asian region, and provide professional recognition and support.
- System training courses: Launch a 2-year Person-Centered consultant training programme and basic introductory courses to help consultants grow.
- Group supervision and mindfulness groups: Provide a support system for professional growth in Person-Centered.
How to participate?
Sign up for training, become a registered consultant, or join a learning community to grow with your peers.
4. Promote cross-disciplinary applications such as education and conflict mediation
- Living Room Project: Provide communities with a space for open and free dialogue to promote in-depth communication and consensus.
- Educational Innovation: Explore free learning methods and collaborate with schools and educational communities to create an educational environment that is more respectful of individuals.
- Mediator Training: Use a Person-Centered approach to train community conflict mediation talents and promote peaceful coexistence.
How can you get involved?
Sign up for a programme, propose an innovative idea, or join the volunteer team to work together for social change.
Our commitment
The Person-Centered Institute of Asia is not just a counselling centre, but also a platform for people-centred action to promote personal, social and societal change. We believe that everyone can make a difference, and that small changes accumulated will ultimately make the world a warmer and better place.
🌏 Join us and make the world a little better!