Towards A Research Tradition In Gestalt Therapy

Author : Jan Roubal
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443857345

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Towards a Research Tradition in Gestalt Therapy by Jan Roubal Pdf

Gestalt therapy is well-grounded in its daily practice, but is a field which is still in the process of developing a research tradition to support this practice. Gestalt practitioner researchers devote themselves to the generation of interest in the field, the enlargement of capacities and expertise, and the sharing of research projects and their findings. The larger Gestalt community realises that such research has begun to take place, but it requires more information and to be brought into the conversation through a book that speaks of philosophy and method and actually shares some of the research that emerges. This volume fills this lacuna, collecting for the first time the theoretical grounds for research in Gestalt therapy, and introduces useful research methods and presents actual research projects to provide inspiration to Gestalt practitioner researchers. The book will be helpful not only to Gestalt therapists interested in research, but also to students of Gestalt therapy involved in training, as it will serve to bolster their own academic performance. It will also be of interest to the larger field of psychotherapy research, in demonstrating how a clinical school based on principles such as existential dialogue, phenomenology and field theory is responding to the need for evidence-based practice, and is keeping pace with the needs of a twenty-first century professional community.

Author : Philip Brownell
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781527532670

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Handbook for Theory, Research, and Practice in Gestalt Therapy (2nd Edition) by Philip Brownell Pdf

This is a true second edition, so much so that it approaches being a different book. It includes among its new authors some of the most sought-after theorists in contemporary gestalt therapy. There is a section on the philosophy of science, research and research methodology, and one devoted to gestalt therapy and its teaching and research in diverse parts of the world. There is disagreement and critique, for this is not a simple book. It is so packed with information that it serves as both a challenge and a resource. This second edition of the Handbook will take its place as an aid in understanding the evolution of contemporary gestalt therapy and as a guide to the evolving research tradition in gestalt therapy. It rightfully belongs on the shelves of both beginning trainees in gestalt therapy and advanced and experienced practitioners, and certainly represents a resource for practitioner-researchers involved in practice-based research.

Author : Philip Brownell
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781443808521

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Handbook for Theory, Research, and Practice in Gestalt Therapy by Philip Brownell Pdf

Many books have been written about gestalt therapy. Not many have been written on the relationship between gestalt therapy and psychotherapy research. The Handbook for Theory, Research, and Practice in Gestalt Therapy is a needed bridge between these two concerns, and a timely addition to scholarly literature on gestalt therapy itself. In 2007 an international team of experienced gestalt therapists devoted themselves to create this book, and they have collaborated with one another to produce a challenging and enriching addition to the literature relevant to gestalt therapy. The book discusses the philosophy of science, the need for research specifically focused on gestalt therapy, and the critical realism and natural attitude found in both research and gestalt praxis. It provides discussions of qualitative and quantitative research, describes the methods of gestalt therapy as based in a unified theory, and illustrates the application of research in the contexts of emerging gestalt research communities. The discussion contained in this book is needed at a time when warrant for the practice of psychotherapy is increasingly sought in the empirical support available through psychotherapy research–the so called evidence-based movement–and at a time when public policy is increasingly driven by the call for "what works."

Author : Gro Skottun,Åshild Krüger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000427769

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Gestalt Therapy Practice by Gro Skottun,Åshild Krüger Pdf

This essential new book gives the reader an introduction to the fundamental concepts of gestalt therapy in a stimulating and accessible style. It supports the study and practice of gestalt therapy for clinicians of all backgrounds, reflecting a practice-based pedagogy that emphasises experiential learning. The content in this book builds on the curriculum taught at the Norwegian Gestalt Institute University College (NGI). The material is divided into four main sections. In the first section, the theoretical basis for gestalt therapy is presented with references to gestalt psychology, field theory, phenomenology, and existential philosophy. In the later parts, central theoretical terms and practical models are discussed, such as the paradoxical theory of change, creative adjustment, self, contact, contact forms, awareness, polarities, and process models. Clinical examples illustrate the therapy form’s emphasis on the relational meeting between therapist and client. Detailed description of gestalt therapy theory from the time of the gestalt psychologists to today, with abundant examples from clinical practice, distinguishes this book from other texts. It will be of great value to therapists, coaches, and students of gestalt therapy.

Author : Peter Cole
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000589115

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The Relational Heart of Gestalt Therapy by Peter Cole Pdf

This compelling and comprehensive volume is an anthology of current thinking by many of gestalt therapy’s leading theoreticians, clinicians, and researchers. Including many well-known voices in the field and introducing several new ones to the current gestalt therapy literature, the book presents a broad-ranging compendium of essays, scientific articles, clinical applications, and integrative approaches that represent the richness and vibrancy of the field. Each contributor brings intellectual rigor, honest personal reflection, and humanism to their area of inquiry. This ethos—the spirit of relational gestalt therapy—infuses the whole book, bringing a sense of coherence to its seventeen chapters. Following an introduction written by Mark Winitsky, PhD, as an entry point into the field for students and psychotherapists from other schools of thought, the book is organized into three sections: Theory, Clinical Applications, and Integrative Approaches. Readers will encounter new ways of thinking about psychotherapy, new skills they can bring to their work, and new ways of integrating gestalt therapy with other approaches. The Relational Heart of Gestalt Therapy is essential reading for Gestalt therapists as well as other mental health professionals with an interest in Gestalt approaches.

Author : Philip Brownell
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443876636

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Global Perspectives on Research, Theory, and Practice by Philip Brownell Pdf

Over a decade in the making, this volume brings together some of the richest thinking about gestalt therapy theory and practice that emerged in the lead-up to the 21st century. In 1996, the internet was breaking out of its shell, and the first electronic journal for gestalt therapy appeared as a hybrid of the text-based discussion group Gstalt-L and the graphically rich, web-based journal itself. The journal, supported by a community at St. Johns University, was titled Gestalt!. Its vision was to stimulate a global discussion of gestalt therapy using the electronic medium that has now become so common and essential, and it did just that. Gestalt! was free. It was quick. Those working with the journal were focused on substance over style. The editors have ensured this relevant and playful attitude shines through in this collection. There are errors in form, because the editors have maintained many in order to provide a realistic feel for what the journal was like. Although it no longer exists, this book reclaims the journal’s great historical value and still-significant ideas.

Author : Ansel L. Woldt,Sarah M. Toman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780761927914

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Gestalt Therapy by Ansel L. Woldt,Sarah M. Toman Pdf

Introducing the historical underpinnings & fundamental concepts of Gestalt therapy, this volume takes both a conceptual & a practical approach to the examination of classic & cutting-edge constructs.

Author : John McLeod
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780335243204

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An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Researc H and Practice by John McLeod Pdf

John McLeod’s bestseller provides a comprehensive, research-informed overview of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. This new edition has been expanded to cover emerging aspects of contemporary practice, such as debates around neuroscience and integration; third-wave cognitive–behavioural therapies such as ACT, mindfulness and FAP; the experience of being a client; motivational interviewing; interpersonal psychotherapy; social dimensions of therapy; leaving therapy; gender and sexuality; spirituality; and key counselling and therapeutic skills and techniques. This sixth edition has been fully updated and revised throughout and is separated into a four-part structure for easy navigation. Each chapter also enhances learning with the following resources: • Case studies • Landmark and contemporary research studies • Topics for reflection and discussion • Suggested further reading An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy has been the book of choice for students and tutors on introductory courses for over 25 years. “Professor John McLeod’s Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy is a classic text. In providing a comprehensive perspective on the field, it goes well beyond being a mere ‘introduction’. Not only does it deliver an encyclopaedic amount of information, but it also presents this information in an incredibly captivating manner. There is simply no other book on the topic to match it. This new edition, truly faithful to its predecessors, maps new innovations in the context of previous generations’ viewpoints. This is ‘the’ book on counselling and psychotherapy.” Ladislav Timulak, PhD, Course Director, Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Trinity College Dublin “John McLeod has a talent for bringing readers into intimate contact with the experience of another person's experience. Through his evocative descriptions, accessible language, and plentiful examples you will find yourself looking through the eyes of both clients and therapists and developing a depth of understanding about important processes in psychotherapy. His position at the vanguard of psychotherapy research allows him to bring to life the practice of psychotherapy while posing research questions and stimulating curiosity about findings. His valuing of varied approaches to psychotherapy invites the reader to connect with diverse perspectives and consider their own beliefs.” Heidi M. Levitt, PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA

Author : Philip Brownell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317363385

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Gestalt Psychotherapy and Coaching for Relationships by Philip Brownell Pdf

Gestalt Psychotherapy and Coaching for Relationships provides psychotherapists and coaches with a thorough understanding of two-person dynamics and offers practical interventions for working with couples and with two-person teams within larger organizations. Part I of this text relates contemporary gestalt therapy theory and gestalt-based coaching to developments in phenomenology, hermeneutics, cognitive science, extended cognition, embodiment, and kinesthesiology. Through a variety of narratives, Part II builds upon these themes and examines issues that typically emerge during couples work, including infidelity, provocative language, asymmetric relationships, sex, the use of emotion, limits and boundaries, and spirituality. Also included are general strategies for assimilating coaching into psychotherapy and vice versa, as well as recommendations for further study.

Author : Linda Finlay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119087328

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Relational Integrative Psychotherapy by Linda Finlay Pdf

Designed specifically for the needs of trainees and newly-qualified therapists, Relational Integrative Psychotherapy outlines a form of therapy that prioritizes the client and allows for diverse techniques to be integrated within a strong therapeutic relationship. Provides an evidence-based introduction to the processes and theory of relational integrative psychotherapy in practice Presents innovative ideas that draw from a variety of traditions, including cognitive, existential-phenomenological, gestalt, psychoanalytic, systems theory, and transactional analysis Includes case studies, footnotes, ‘theory into practice’ boxes, and discussion of competing and complementary theoretical frameworks Written by an internationally acclaimed speaker and author who is also an active practitioner of relational integrative psychotherapy

Author : Eleanor O'Leary,Wanda Knopek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Gestalt therapy
ISBN : 0412435101

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Gestalt Therapy by Eleanor O'Leary,Wanda Knopek Pdf

Author : Candice Knight, PhD, EdD, APN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC,Kathleen Wheeler, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826195043

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Case Study Approach to Psychotherapy for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses by Candice Knight, PhD, EdD, APN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC,Kathleen Wheeler, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FAAN Pdf

A case study companion to the leading textbook on psychotherapy for advanced practice psychiatric nurses Case Study Approach to Psychotherapy for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses is a case study companion to the groundbreaking and award-winning textbook Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, edited by Kathleen Wheeler. Designed for both the novice and experienced advanced practice psychiatric nurse, it provides complementary content and activities to help students and professionals master the art and science of conducting psychotherapy. The case studies address a wide range of diverse theoretical approaches and varied client problems and psychiatric diagnoses. Each chapter follows a consistent format to allow for comparison, beginning with the author's personal experience, providing the reader with the understanding of how various theoretical orientations were chosen. This is followed by background on philosophy and key concepts, as well as mental health and psychopathology, therapeutic goals, assessment perspectives, and therapeutic interventions. The chapter then presents background on the client and a selection of verbatim transcript segments from the beginning, middle, and final phase of therapy. The therapeutic process is illustrated by client–therapist dialogues, which are supplemented with process commentaries that explain the rationale for the interventions. A final commentary on the case is presented to enhance the reader's clinical reasoning skills. Key Features: Augments the groundbreaking Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Features case studies that address a range of theoretical approaches and varied client problems and psychiatric diagnoses Offers comprehensive coverage of the approach, psychopathology, therapeutic goals, assessment perspectives, therapeutic interventions, and verbatim transcripts from the beginning, middle, and final phases of therapy Includes reflection questions to help the reader apply the material to their personal lives and offer guidelines for continuing to work with the theoretical orientation

Author : John M. Spores
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000909555

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Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment and Testing by John M. Spores Pdf

Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment and Testing describes how to effectively practice psychological assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment planning in the outpatient mental health field. Written principally for those in training and clinical practice, this book adopts an applied practical approach, outlining the process in a clear, step-by-step manner, with numerous illustrations, flowcharts, figures, and tables. It also includes report outlines and practice forms with pre-drafted treatment recommendations, available on an accompanying e-resource, for the major psychotherapy approaches and common alternative treatment modalities. Chapters describe how to employ these practice outlines and forms, with clearly defined concepts and psychological constructs. Finally, the book includes a chapter on the basics of psychological measurement so that mental health clinicians of all training backgrounds know when to utilize this valuable service and be sufficiently knowledgeable in how to read and interpret clients’ test scores. Nowhere else in one title will readers find such valuable information regarding the practice of psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment planning. This book is essential for those in both mental health clinical training and practice.

Author : Talia Bar-Yoseph Levine
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136586309

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Gestalt Therapy by Talia Bar-Yoseph Levine Pdf

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.

Author : Gaie Houston
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-06-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781446229729

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Brief Gestalt Therapy by Gaie Houston Pdf

`Anybody with the slightest interest in brief therapy should read this book. Now that the initial controversy over brief therapy has begun to subside it is great to see how brief therapy works in practice. Gaie Houston′s book is part of a series published by SAGE which sets out to do this - and hers is particularly illuminating and accessible. As she points out Gestalt is better equipped than many mainstream therapies to be applied to situations with extreme time constraints because it is both flexible and it acknowledges the part that can be played by other therapies. But what propels Houston′s book out of the hum drum - or indeed the defensive (or offensive) diatribes about short therapy which have appeared over the past few years - is her vivid accounts of real-life sessions, both one to one and group, which punctuate the text′ - Amazon Review Brief Gestalt Therapy demonstrates how the Gestalt approach can be used effectively in brief interventions with clients. Gestalt′s distinctively integrative nature and emphasis on a highly co-operative working alliance, make it particularly suited to brief work. The book sets out the basic theory and principles of Gestalt and looks at each phase of the therapeutic process from initial assessment through the beginning and middle stages to the ending of the work. It presents clear, practical strategies for therapists to follow and in particular examines: } aspects of Gestalt which are especially relevant to brief work -} the elements of successful therapy -} ways of improving skills. Brief Gestalt Therapy includes vignettes and detailed case studies which bring the theory alive. It will contribute much to both existing literature on Gestalt therapy and also brief therapy, and will be invaluable to trainee and practising Gestalt therapists.