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Describing 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 to be intuitive and self-aware while engaging in a number of interrelated therapeutic tasks. The importance of meeting clients person-to-person in a meaningful relationship is highlighted. Jennifer Mackewn encourages counsellors to focus on areas that they may feel need special attention, and shows them how to blend their skills into a subtle and versatile art form. The book covers vital aspects of Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, such as: appreciating the significance of beginnings; understanding the client's context; the dialogic relationship; contact and awareness; exploring life themes and support systems; and experimental and creative methods.
The beginning stages of counselling and therapy are especially significant as initial conditions and people's first impressions of each other generally make a great impact and may set the tone for much of the subsequent interaction between them. Read the first page
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The main part of the book covers a variety of areas in a practical and sensitive way. Some issues covered are: attending to beginnings, experiments, polarities, unfinished business and creative indifference.
I have found that this is a book to dip back into again and again. For any counselling student who is having trouble getting to grips with Gestalt (as I was) I recommend buying and reading this book.
Content-wise it would have probably been called "gestalt therapy integrated", would the Polsters not have claimed that title. I found this book comparably eloquent.
Whilst a book may not be the most powerful way of grasping gestalt concepts, MacKewn provides case studies, illustrations and comprehensive referencing to enhance access & ground her claims.
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