Gestalt therapy is a form of
existential therapy
the gestalt therapist
pays attention to the client's nonverbal language.
Internal dialogue exercise
giving voice to expressed and unexpressed aspects of self
gestalt therapy techniques are designated to help the client..
both expand awareness of the here and now and intensify feelings and experiences
Gestalt approach to dreams
asks the client to become all parts of his/her dream, and has the client actively interpret the meaning of the dream of hem/herself
The basic goal of Gestalt therapy is
assisting the client to attain greater awareness, and with it, greater choice
Empirical support for Gestalt therapy is
becoming stronger
In Gestalt, the relationship between client and counselor is seen as
a joint venture, an existential encounter and an I/Thou interaction
empty chair technique
A role-playing intervention in which clients play conflicting parts. This typically consists of clients engaging in an imaginary dialogue between different sides of themselves. this helps clients to externalize and introject and helps resolve unfinished b
Gestalt therapy and making rounds
involves asking one person in a group to speak to each of the other group members
How do Gestalt therapists see resistance?
It serves a purpose when taken into context. The process of opposing the formation of a figure or the imposition of the therapist's figure that threatens to emerge in a context that is judged to be dangerous. Ex: Choking back tears because the client beli
Fritz Perls
developed Gestalt therapy
why do people not remember their dreams?
they may be refusing to face what is wrong with their lives
how would a therapist communicate accurately and empathetic understanding?
connect emotionally to the client's subjective experience
person-centered therapy
a non directive insight therapy based on the work of Carl Rogers in which the client does all the talking and the therapist listens. therapy centering on the client's goals and ways of solving problems
In person centered therapy, what is the most important factor relating to progress?
the relationship between the client and the therapist
Person centered therapy is best described as...?
a philosophy of how the therapy process develops
How would an existential therapist work with a client that is living in a restricted existence?
make the client aware of how their current ways of living are keeping them stuck
The goal of existential therapy is...
expanding self awareness and help clients live in more committed, authentic, and meaningful ways
what is the goal of existential psychotherapy?
to expand self-awareness, to increase choice potentials, to help clients accept responsibility for choosing, and tot help the client experience to authentic existence
what would existential therapy best be considered?
an approach to understanding humans
how is existential therapy best be considered?
an approach to understanding humans
how is existential therapy like other therapies and how is it different?
it does not have a well-defined set of techniques, it stresses the I/Thou encounter in the therapy process, it focuses on the use of the therapist's self as the core of therapy, and it allows for incorporation of techniques from many other approaches.
what are the time limited existential treatments?
mirror the time-limited reality of human existence
What is the actualizing tendency?
the innate drive to maintain and enhance the human organism
what is Polster 3 stage integration sequence?
discovery, accommodation, assimilation
What is humanism?
The emphasis of on the influence of the humanities on cultures such as literature, philosophy and fine arts.
Basic Dimensions of the Human Condition
1. The capacity for self-awareness
2. Freedom and responsibility
3. Creating one's identity and establishing meaningful relationships with others
4. The search for meaning, purpose, values and goals
5. Anxiety as a condition of living
6. Awareness of deat
Carl Rogers
1902-1987; Field: humanistic; Contributions: founded person-centered therapy, theory that emphasizes the unique quality of humans especially their freedom and potential for personal growth, unconditional positive regard, fully functioning person
What early writings did carl rogers focus on?
a basic sense of trust in the clients ability to move forward in a constructive manner if conditions fostering growth are present
Yalom view on death
short term death anxiety forces a pushing of death thoughts out of one's mind, but it actually increases death anxiety over time
In the 60-70's Carl Rogers helped...
student-centered teaching and encounter groups
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
characteristics of a self-actualized person
welcomes uncertainty in his/her life, has a capacity for deep and intense interpersonal relationships, and is spontaneous and creative
limitations of person centered approach
the approach does not emphasize the role of techniques in creating change in the clients behavior
main contributions to the gestalt approach
it enables intense experiencing to occur quickly, it can be a relatively brief therapy, and it stresses doing and experiencing, as oposed to talking about problems.
What is motivational interviewing?
a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
Pre-contemplation stage
Not intending to make changes in a behavior pattern within the next 6 months
contemplation stage
people are aware of a problem and are considering overcoming it, but they have not yet made a commitment to take action to bring about the change
preparation stage
Intending to take action within a short time (e.g., weeks, a month or immediately) and report some small behavioral changes
maintenance stage
stage of change in which people maintain behavioral change for up to five years. the client works to consolidate their gains and prevent relapse
positive psychology movement
shares many concepts on the healthy side of human existence with the humanistic approach
from a carl roger's perspective the client/therapist relationship is characterized by...
a sense of equality