Gestalt Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques

by Dave Mann

Gestalt therapy offers a present-focused, relational approach, central to which is the fundamental belief that the client knows the best way of adjusting to their situation. This new edition of Gestalt 100 Key Points and Techniques provides a concise, accessible guide to this flexible and far-reaching approach. Substantially updated throughout, topics discussed



The theoretical assumptions underpinning gestalt therapy.

Gestalt assessment and process diagnosis.

Field theory, phenomenology and dialogue.

Ethics and values.

Evaluation and research. As such this book will be essential reading for gestalt trainees, as well as all counsellors and psychotherapists wanting to learn more about the gestalt approach.

Genres: Psychology

365 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2020

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these techniques were very refreshing and applicable, some chapters were full of philosophy which I sadly didn't really understand on any deeper level. The approach overall with its emphasis on the wider context of client's functioning and therapist's *letting go* of trying to control or direct the client's progress is, I think, a very good perspective to keep in mind. Also there was a lot about the therapeutic relationship with client, trust, relating, overcoming differences, boundaries and safety that I found really useful.

[Gabrielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 : excellent to understand gestalt framework, not so good with technics and al.