{"product_id":"gestalt-therapy-advances-in-theory-and-practice-advancing-theory-in-therapy-9780415489171","title":"Gestalt Therapy Advances in Theory and Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gestalt approach is based on the philosophy that the human being is born with the healthy ability to regulate needs and wants in relationship with the environment in which she\/he lives. Heightening of personal awareness and exploration of needs is enabled by the therapist who actively engages in supporting and assisting the therapeutic journey of the client. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice\u003c\/em\u003e is a collaboration of some of the best thinkers in the Gestalt therapy approach. It offers a summary of recent advances in theory and practice, and novel ideas for future development. Each chapter focuses on a different element of the Gestalt approach and, with contributors from around the world, each offers a different perspective of its ongoing evolution in relation to politics, religion and philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating ideas about community, field theory, family and couple therapy, politics and spirituality, this book will be of interest no\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gestalt Therapy: Advances in Theory and Practice \u003cem\u003eis a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of Gestalt theory and practice written by a diverse group of contemporary thinkers. This collection is a brave and honest examination of Gestalt therapy which seems to fulfill the editor's wish to take the 'now' into the 'next'.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Teresa Siegle Prevatte, \u003cem\u003eThe Professional Counselor Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e March 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book invites us to move away from some of the Gestalt principles as we know them. It presents many challenges to our existing concepts and I believe brings\u003cbr\u003eup to date our understanding on philosophy, field theory, and a revision of some of our founding concepts to include neuroscience, embodiment, and a move toward a group approach to therapy. I enjoyed reading this book and am sure it will have a great impact on many clinicians as they review their practice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- Bill Waistell, \u003cem\u003eBritish Gestalt Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e Spring 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTudor, \u003c\/em\u003ePreface. \u003cem\u003eBar-Yoseph Levine, \u003c\/em\u003eIntroduction. \u003cem\u003eLevin, Bar-Yoseph Levine, \u003c\/em\u003eGestalt in the New Age. \u003cem\u003ePolster, \u003c\/em\u003eFlexibility in Theory Formation: Point and Counterpoint. \u003cem\u003eBowman, \u003c\/em\u003eReconsidering Holism in Gestalt Therapy: A Bridge Too Far? \u003cem\u003eClemmens, \u003c\/em\u003eThe Interactive Field: Gestalt Therapy as an Embodied Relational Dialogue. \u003cem\u003eBandín, \u003c\/em\u003ePersonality: Co-creating a Dynamic Symphony. \u003cem\u003eJacobs, \u003c\/em\u003eCritiquing Projection: Supporting Dialogue in a Post Cartesian World. \u003cem\u003eBloom, \u003c\/em\u003eSensing Animals\/Knowing Persons: A Challenge to Some Basic Ideas in Gestalt Therapy. \u003cem\u003ePhilippson,\u003c\/em\u003e Mind and Matter: The Implications of Neuroscience Research for Gestalt Psychotherapy. \u003cem\u003eBrownell, \u003c\/em\u003eSpirituality in Gestalt Therapy. \u003cem\u003eSapriel, \u003c\/em\u003eCreating an Embodied, Authentic Self: Integrating Mindfulness with Psychotherapy when Working with Trauma. \u003cem\u003eYontef, \u003c\/em\u003eThe Four Relationships of Gestalt Therapy Couples Work. \u003cem\u003eO'Neill, \u003c\/em\u003eGestalt Family Therapy – A Field Perspective. \u003cem\u003eGaffney, \u003c\/em\u003eA Neo-Lewinian Perspective on Gestalt Group Facilitation. \u003cem\u003eKnijff, \u003c\/em\u003eAwareness Instead of Rules: Gestalt Ethics. \u003cem\u003eLichtenberg,\u003c\/em\u003e Culture Change – Conversations Concerning Political\/Religious Differences. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018156310871,"sku":"9780415489171","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415489171.jpg?v=1750775828","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/gestalt-therapy-advances-in-theory-and-practice-advancing-theory-in-therapy-9780415489171","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}