Gestalt therapy interventions for group counseling
William R. Passons
Abstract
William R. Passons
Abstract
Much interest has been focused on Gestalt therapy in recent years. Many counselors, however, are unfamiliar with this style of therapeutic intervention. The author offers a brief introduction to some of the basic tenets of Gestalt therapy, noting goals that are similar to those in counseling theories. He also suggests several interventions from Gestalt therapy to be considered for group counseling and discusses their applications.
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Much interest has been focused on Gestalt therapy in recent years. Many counselors, however, are unfamiliar with this style of therapeutic intervention. The author offers a brief introduction to some of the basic tenets of Gestalt therapy, noting goals that are similar to those in counseling theories. He also suggests several interventions from Gestalt therapy to be considered for group counseling and discusses their applications.
Key concepts: Gestalt therapy, Gestalt psychology, Psychotherapist, Psychological intervention, Psychology, Intervention (counseling), Group counseling, Group psychotherapy