Gestalt Therapy

Advances in Theory and Practice

Talia Bar-Yoseph Levine editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:26th Jul '11

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The Gestalt approach is based on the philosophy that the human being is born with the healthy ability to regulate needs and wants in relationship with the environment in which she/he lives. Heightening of personal awareness and exploration of needs is enabled by the therapist who actively engages in supporting and assisting the therapeutic journey of the client.

Gestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice is a collaboration of some of the best thinkers in the Gestalt therapy approach. It offers a summary of recent advances in theory and practice, and novel ideas for future development. Each chapter focuses on a different element of the Gestalt approach and, with contributors from around the world, each offers a different perspective of its ongoing evolution in relation to politics, religion and philosophy.

Incorporating ideas about community, field theory, family and couple therapy, politics and spirituality, this book will be of interest not only to Gestalt therapists but also to non-Gestalt practitioners, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Counselling, behavioural science and psychotherapy students will also find this a valuable contribution to their learning.

"Gestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice is a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of Gestalt theory and practice written by a diverse group of contemporary thinkers. This collection is a brave and honest examination of Gestalt therapy which seems to fulfill the editor's wish to take the 'now' into the 'next'."- Teresa Siegle Prevatte, The Professional Counselor Journal, March 2012

"This book invites us to move away from some of the Gestalt principles as we know them. It presents many challenges to our existing concepts and I believe brings
up to date our understanding on philosophy, field theory, and a revision of some of our founding concepts to include neuroscience, embodiment, and a move toward a group approach to therapy. I enjoyed reading this book and am sure it will have a great impact on many clinicians as they review their practice."
- Bill Waistell, British Gestalt Journal, Spring 2012

ISBN: 9780415489164

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 476g

196 pages