Intermediate and advanced clinicians
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The original 1951 theory in Gestalt Therapy, Excitement and Growth by Perls, Hefferline, and Goodman has served us well. It has been central to gestalt therapy. It is showing its age. Is it still useful?
This 8-session 90 minute webinar critically examines this original theory and presents it as the theory of reference for contemporary field-emergent gestalt therapy. Webinar members can expect to learn this original theory as we challenge its orthodoxy.
Special focus is on the theory of self, sequence of contacting, the contact-boundary, and the organism/environment field.
The PHG model is compared and contrasted with various contemporary approaches. The intentionality of contacting, the aesthetic criterion, the qualities of contacting, relationality are some of the current concepts that are considered.
We see that a significant and radical gestalt therapy approach emerges from a dialogical engagement with the original theory over time.
Application of these perspectives to our actual clinical work is an essential part of this online seminar. Members are encouraged to bring clinical examples into the discussion.
The webinar is both didactic and interactive.
Readings are downloadable. Each meeting is recorded for future viewing.
The fee is $650 USD. It meets every 3 weeks.
Contact me at dan.bloom@me.com if you are interested.