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.