Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy

Charlotte Sills author Phil Joyce author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd

Published:25th Apr '18

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy cover

This practical guide to the gestalt approach has successfully introduced thousands of trainee therapists to the essential skills needed in gestalt practice. The authors offer practical guidance on the entire process of therapy including setting up the therapeutic session, creating a working alliance, assessment and treatment direction, managing risk, supervision, adopting a research approach, and managing difficult encounters.

The Fourth Edition has been updated to include:

  • Some implications of working in the twenty-first century, including working virtually
  • Updated content on trauma
  • An enhanced discussion of mindfulness and awareness
  • New case examples and exercises
  • Updated references and further reading

Gestalt therapy is often misrepresented and misunderstood, so I was delighted to read this clear and well-written book. This is an all-inclusive, whistle-stop tour of how to practice contemporary Gestalt. The book guides the reader step by step through the practice, starting with assessment and moving on to creating working alliance, managing risk, undertaking research and many other topics. It is written in simple language, with exercises to engage the reader, alongside examples and case studies. I recommend this as a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about contemporary Gestalt theory and practice. -- Anne Gilbert

ISBN: 9781526420695

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 740g

344 pages

4th Revised edition