Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy [Paperback]

This practical guide to the gestalt approach has successfully introduced thousands of trainee therapists to the essential skills needed in gestalt practice. The authors offer practical guidance on the entire process of therapy including setting up the therapeutic session, creating a working alliance, assessment and treatment direction, managing risk, supervision, adopting a research approach, and managing difficult encounters.

The Fourth Edition has been updated to include:

• Some implications of working in the twenty-first century, including working virtually
• Updated content on trauma
• An enhanced discussion of mindfulness and awareness
• New case examples and exercises
• Updated references and further reading

A practical and accessible guide to the gestalt approach, now with updated content on trauma, mindfulness and awareness and new case examples and exercises.Gestalt therapy is often misrepresented and misunderstood, so I was delighted to read this clear and well-written book. This is an all-inclusive, whistle-stop tour of how to practice contemporary Gestalt. The book guides the reader step by step through the practice, starting with assessment and moving on to creating working alliance, managing risk, undertaking research and many other topics. It is written in simple language, with exercises to engage the reader, alongside examples and case studies. I recommend this as a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary Gestalt theory and practice.PART ONE: GESTALT THERAPY IN PRACTICE
Chapter 1: The Important First Steps
Chapter 2: Phenomenology and Field Theory
Chapter 3: Awareness
Chapter 4: The Therapeutic Relationship
Chapter 5: Assessment and Diagnosis
Chapter 6: Treatment Considerations
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