Introduction to Gestalt Therapy

<p>Unresolved past issues affecting present behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The Gestalt approach to dream work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A type of psychotherapy focusing on present moment awareness, personal responsibility, and integrating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Founder of Gestalt therapy, emphasizing human capacity for growth and self-regulation.

Co-founder of Gestalt therapy, focusing on relational aspects of therapy and integrating existential/phenomenological ideas.

Viewing the person as a whole, integrating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, rather than individual symptoms.

In Gestalt, what stands out (figure) and what's in the background (ground) in a person's experience. The figure is the focus.

Humans are capable of self-regulation and growth, striving for balance and wholeness.

Unresolved issues from the past that can impact present well-being in Gestalt therapy.

Taking ownership of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present.

How people perceive and organize experiences, shifting focus between foreground (figure) and background (ground).

Individuals naturally meet needs and desires to maintain balance.

Gestalt Therapy focuses on the current experience, not past or future.

Exploring subjective experiences without judgment or interpretation.

Feeling stuck, unable to move forward or decide.

Interacting with the environment and others while maintaining self.

Uncritically accepting others' beliefs without questioning them.

Turning emotions inward instead of expressing them outwardly. For example, someone might hold back anger or sadness to maintain harmony.

Avoiding direct contact with the present situation. Using humor or distraction to avoid uncomfortable feelings.

Blurring boundaries between self and others, losing personal identity. Strong identification with family or community can lead to this.

The natural vitality of a person. Think of it like a flow that can be blocked.

Unresolved emotions or unmet needs that prevent the free flow of energy. Tension, fatigue, or feeling stuck are signs.

Increasing self-awareness and living fully in the present moment. Resolving past issues and integrating different parts of the self.

Using vague, impersonal language to distance oneself from emotions. Example: 'It's sad', instead of 'I am sad.'

Blaming or accusing others to avoid responsibility. Example: 'You made me angry', instead of 'I feel angry.'

The therapist acts as a guide, facilitating awareness by helping clients explore their present experiences and emotions. They challenge clients to confront unresolved issues and try new ways of behaving.

Clients are actively involved in their healing process, focusing on present experiences and feelings. They take responsibility for their actions and decisions.

The relationship is collaborative, with the therapist acting as a guide rather than an expert. They work together to increase self-awareness and resolve unfinished business.

An unstructured activity that arises spontaneously during therapy, allowing clients to try new behaviors or explore emotions in a safe setting.

Structured activities designed to bring awareness to specific issues or behaviors, helping clients experience their emotions more fully.

Challenging clients to face their unfinished business, avoidances, or incongruences in a direct and supportive way.

Clients engage in a dialogue between conflicting parts of themselves, like the 'critical parent' and the 'vulnerable child'.

Clients speak to an empty chair as if a person or part of themselves is sitting there, expressing unresolved feelings or conflicts.

A group exercise where participants share their thoughts and feelings with each other, promoting direct communication and awareness of interpersonal dynamics.

Clients act out the opposite of their usual behavior, helping them explore and confront parts of themselves they might avoid.

Clients practice situations causing anxiety, such as assertive communication, to gain confidence in managing them.

Clients exaggerate a behavior or emotion to increase awareness of its underlying feelings and motivations.

Clients are encouraged to fully experience and understand uncomfortable emotions instead of avoiding them.

Clients act out different parts of their dreams to explore their hidden meanings and unresolved emotions.

In group settings, Gestalt therapy encourages participants to examine their interactions and become more aware of their behaviors in social contexts.