Life gestalt

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1. life Gestalt (Fritz Perls )

2. Editorial 1.Gestalt Prayer 2.Text of " Gestalt Prayer " 3.Impact and Legacy 4.The Gestalt Principles 5.A GESTALT THERAPY APPROACH TO SHAME AND SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS: THEORY AND METHODS

3. Gestalt Prayer Origin Fritz Perls created the Gestalt prayer to provide a model that expresses Gestalt therapy and a means by which we should live. The Gestalt prayer is a statement which is an exemplary representation by Dr. Perls that accurately summarizes his new method of psychotherapy. The meaning of the Gestalt prayer is for the individual to live in harmony according to their own needs and what feels right instead of looking to outside influences to determine the individual's needs. The statement also emphasizes the fact that when we are fulfilled then we are better equipped to help others to do the same which creates stronger relationships.

4. Text of " Gestalt P rayer " I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, And you are not in this world to live up to mine. You are you, and I am I, and if by chance we find each other, it's beautiful. If not, it can't be helped. (Fritz Perls , 1969)

5. Impact and L egacy The Gestalt prayer describes in 56 words the focus of Gestalt therapy and its viewpoint of personal independence and is legendary in the practice of Gestalt and psychotherapy professionals. Although critics in opposition believe that relationships must be developed through hard work, those who believe in Gestalt feel that relationships should never be based on obligation or as a result of the expectations of others. The Gestalt prayer is also well known for sparking arguments in academic discussions related to personal autonomy and interdependence and it is widely used by the general culture as a creed to live by.

6. The Gestalt Principles Gestalt is a psychology term which means "unified whole". It refers to theories of visual perception developed by German psychologists in the 1920s. These theories attempt to describe how people tend to organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied

7. A GESTALT THERAPY APPROACH TO SHAME AND SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS: THEORY AND METHODS Abstract: Shame and self-righteousness are intrapsychic dynamics that help the individual defend against a rupture in relationship. This article discusses how, from a life script perspective, shame is comprised of the script belief 'Something is wrong with me', formed as a result of messages and decisions, conclusions in response to impossible demands, and defensive hope and control. In addition, from a Gestalt therapy perspective, shame involves a diminished self-concept in confluence with criticism, a defensive transposition of sadness and fear, and disavowal and retroflection of anger. Furthermore, shame may be an archaic fixation or an introjection . The suggestion is made that self-righteousness is the denial of a need for relationship. A contact-oriented relationship psychotherapy that emphasises methods of inquiry, attunement, and involvement is described.

8. JOKES Psychology Doctor, doctor, nobody believes me.? Tell me the truth now, what is your real problem? Psychology is the only business where the customer is never right ......! Two psychologists are in an elevator at the end of the day after a hard day of work. One of them is very tired, exhausted, on the other hand, is happy and relaxed. The first one says: Hey, do not understand how you can be so after twelve hours of treat problems with your patients. The other replied in amazement: tell me you do not hear them!

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