Abstract:Arthur Wright Combs (1912–1999) championed humanistic counseling and education. He proposed a theory that incorporated humanistic values and cognitive factors. This article features a review of his contributions, an overview of his theory, a synthesis of stories about Combs that were acquired during research interviews, and my commentary on his legacy.
Art decried treating people as things. He insisted on the right and responsibility of persons to choose their own best ways, using their own best judgments. His… Show more
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