Introduction
About the Instructor, about the Course and what is Psychotherapy.
Introduction to Gestalt Therapy
What is Gestalt Therapy, the origins of Gestalt approach, Psychoanalysis & Gestalt approach, forms of Psychotherapy and therapeutic relationship in Gestalt Therapy.
Philosophy and Principles in Gestalt Therapy
The ‘Self’ in Gestalt therapy, Gestalt ‘present’ awareness, the Concept of ‘Respect’, the concept of ‘social responsibility and the concept of relationship’ in Gestalt
The Concept of ‘Relationship’ in Gestalt
The phenomenological method, dialogical relationship, field theoretical strategies, experimental freedom, the theory of change and the concept of mindfulness.
Gestalt Therapy Techniques
Exercise and Experiments, discussing ‘dreams’ (Dream Work), exaggeration & repetition, guided imagery and fantasy, suppressive techniques and working with ‘unfinished business.
Forms & Methods of Therapy
Working with couples and working with groups.
Pros & Cons of Gestalt Therapy
The Strengths of the Gestalt Approach, critiques & limitations and lastly, thank you, and goodbye!