Guidance on Gestalt Therapy

Psychotherapy is a profession that one learns throughout life, discovering new facets (including within oneself). Therefore, readers will often turn to this guidance on Gestalt therapy and find in it a good support both at the beginning of their training and at various stages of practical work.
This book stands out from other educational materials in that it can spark interest among readers of varying levels of preparation—from beginners to practitioners, trainers, and even supervisors. It presents the fundamental models and concepts underlying Gestalt therapy theory (phenomenology and contact theory, field theory, and dialogue), its history and philosophy, tools and methods of therapeutic interventions, the specifics of the bodily process in a therapeutic session, as well as the relationships between therapist and client. Fragments of sessions are provided to illustrate various aspects of the Gestalt approach.

The "Guidance" also reflects more "applied" topics: the application of the Gestalt approach in working with families, groups, and organizations, the application of field theory and dialogue in practice, the specifics of teaching the method and supervision, ethical issues in psychotherapy and Gestalt therapy. Readers will also receive useful pointers in the Gestalt internet and be able to learn what their colleagues in Russia and abroad are engaged in, as well as visit internet libraries.
The book is addressed to professional psychologists, psychotherapists, and anyone interested in psychological science.