Description
Book Synopsis`In this eminently sensible, practical and thought-provoking book, Jennifer Mackewn takes gestalt light years forward towards a synthesis and integration of psychological styles and away from what she describes as Perlism. I agree with her: this is a book for therapists, not principally for gestaltists... In inviting the reader to pick and choose from the many and varied, always practical, hands-on approach chapters... Jennifer Mackewn hopes we will both enjoy her book and find it of use. This reader, commending the book to you all, has no doubt that both her hopes will be fulfilled' -
Self & SocietyDescribing contemporary integrative Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, this book addresses 30 key issues which will help both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve crucial areas of their work.
The field theoretical and relational model which underpins the book suggests that therapy is a complex process which requires therapists t
Trade Review
`In this eminently sensible, practical and thought-provoking book, Jennifer Mackewn takes gestalt light years forwards towards a synthesis and integration of psychological styles and away from what she describes as "Perlism". I agree with her: this is a book for therapists, not principally for gestaltists... In inviting the reader to "pick and choose" from the many and varied, always practical, hands-on approach chapters... Jennifer Mackewn hopes we will both enjoy her book and find it of use. This reader, commending the book to you all, has no doubt that both her hopes will be fulfilled′ - Self & Society
Table of Contents
Introduction A Field Theoretical and Relational Model of Contemporary Integrative Gestalt Attending to Beginnings Initial Conditions and Existential Meeting Exploring the Client′s Context and Culture Developing a Dialogic Relationship as a Crucible for Self Development Observing Process, Developing Diagnostic Perspectives and Therapeutic Strategies Exploring Awareness and Contact Integrating Experimental, Creative and Transpersonal Dimensions Working with Embodiment, Energy and `Resistance′ Attending to the Background Features and Processes in Clients′ Lives Shaping Counselling over Time Conclusion Simplicity, Complexity and Paradox in Gestalt Counselling and Therapy
