gestalt therapy

For Self Study

1. Gestalt therapy

2. is a form of psychotherapy that is centered on increasing a person's awareness, freedom, and self-direction.

3. Disorders Can Be Treated Using Gestalt Therapy Anxiety Behavioral health issues. Depression Relationship difficulties. Self-esteem issues.

4. Therapeutic Goals – Learn to accept responsibility for what they do, including accepting the consequences of their actions – Move from outside support toward increasing internal support – Be able to ask for and get help from others and to give to others – Move towards increased awareness of themselves – Gradually assume ownership of their experience – Develop skills and acquire values that will allow them to satisfy their needs without violating the rights of others – Become more aware of all of their senses

5. Therapist's Function and Role Therapist should focus on the “what” & “how” of a person without asking the “why” questions. This is to promote an awareness of the moment Pay attention to the client's body language. Focus on the language Therapist encourages the present time, Bring the past into the present by re-enacting it in the present.

6. Client's Experience in Therapy – They are active participants who make their own interpretations & meaning – Discovery: new view of old situation – Accommodation: clients recognized that they have a choice – Assimilation: clients learning how to influence their environment

7. Relationship Between Therapist and Client – Therapists need to allow themselves to be affected by their clients – Therapists share experiences in the here and now – Therapists do not manipulate clients – Therapists give feedback – The I/thou relationship, a dialog relationship

8. Words and Language Attention to language and tone is important in gestalt therapy. As clients learn to accept responsibility, they learn to use language that reflects a sense of personal ownership rather than focusing on others. Gestalt technique

9. Body Language During a session, a gestalt therapist will observe the client's body language and movement such as tapping their foot, wringing their hands, or making a certain facial expression. The therapist is likely to mention their observation of this and ask what is happening for the person at that moment. Gestalt technique

10. Locating Emotion During a session, it is common for people to talk about emotion. Talking about emotion is different than experiencing an emotion. As a client talks about emotion, the therapist may ask them where they feel that emotion in their body. Gestalt technique

11. This technique helps individuals to open up and practice talking with an empty chair. The goal of this technique is to visualize yourself opening up to a particular person you needed to talk with. When you open up as if the person was sitting there listening, the therapeutic experience of opening up sets the stage for healing. Empty chair technique Gestalt technique

12. Role Play Role-play can help individuals to experience different feelings and emotions and better understand how they present and organized themselves. Gestalt technique

13. Exaggeration technique This technique works by making an individual become aware of underlying issues that could be linked to their present problem. Gestalt technique

14. The theory of paradoxical change focuses on the need for self-acceptance. It helps individuals develop an improved sense of self-awareness. Paradoxical change Gestalt technique

15. This technique enables individuals to appreciate past experiences and how they influence their present thoughts and behavior. By being conscious of internal factors that influence their present lives, individuals can learn to let go of the past. "Here" and "now“ Gestalt technique

16. Benefits of Gestalt Therapy Increased self awareness Improved self-confidence Ability to make peace with the past and an improved sense of acceptance Increased ability to deal and cope with stressful situations Being more responsible, improved ability to own up for mistakes and behaviors without placing blames

17. Resources https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-gestalt-therapy https:// www.verywellmind.com /what-is-gestalt-therapy-4584583 http:// www.csun.edu /~ hcpsy002 /Psy460_Ch08_Handout_ppt.pdf

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