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Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) [Paperback]

Petruska Clarkson (Author)

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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; Third Edition edition (3 Sep 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1412900859
ISBN-13: 978-1412900850
Product Dimensions: 21 x 15.1 x 1.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 55,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"'The reader looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to Gestalt counselling need look no further. This work can be recommended wholeheartedly' - British Gestalt Journal; 'A handy update to Gestalt that shows it to be a mature and sophisticated approach to personality that has lost little of its inventiveness, iconoclasm and authenticity...a very useful source book' - Self and Society"

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`The reader looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to Gestalt counselling need look no further. This work can be recommended wholeheartedly' - British Gestalt Journal

`A handy update to Gestalt that shows it to be a mature and sophisticated approach to personality that has lost little of its inventiveness, iconoclasm and authenticity…a very useful source book' - Self and Society

Gestalt Counselling in Action is a bestselling text , which has sold over 30,000 copies. Now in it's Third Edition, the book continues to be a popular text for training in counselling and psychotherapy and with practitioners who are new to the gestalt approach.

Drawing on over 30 years experience as a gestalt practitioner, trainer and supervisor, Petruska Clarkson has written a lively and authoritative introduction to the approach, beginning with the theoretical and philosophical basis of gestalt. She clearly sets out the six main phases of the therapeutic process, introducing us to a client, 'Gary', whose case is used throughout the book to illustrate the process of therapy and the techniques used in each of the phases.

Fully revised and updated, Gestalt Counselling in Action, Third Edition includes a new chapter which explores recent developments in the field and looks to the future for the gestalt approach.

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A key read for anyone wanting to learn about Gestalt counselling 27 April 2009

By book worm

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A very well written book, with all the basics covered in a really clear and easy to understand way. An absolute must for anyone wanting to know more about Gestalt counselling.

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Difficult to follow through and be concentrated 15 April 2011

By Pandora

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The book is ok, it gives lots of good insights about Gestalt approach, however, the reading is difficult to follow through and keep concentrated on it.
It is difficult to digest the book, on the other hand, it does gives us an introduction of Gestalt for beginners.

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A struggle to follow 16 Jan 2011

By Llama Man

Format:Paperback

Gestalt language can be difficult and for me Clarkson falls into the trap of discussing complex concepts in a technical way that does not lend itself to the uninitiated. This is billed as an introductory text but for the beginner it is hard work. That said, it is cartainly one to have on your bookshelf as it contains some fine thinking - just don't start with it!

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Excellent Introduction

Clarkson was a Gestalt practitioner for over 30 years, and it really shows in this straight-forward, jargon-free introductory text. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Parthurbook

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This book arrived in perfect condition and before its estimated delivery date. Really happy as didn't expect to have this before Christmas! Thank you.

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An intelligent and compelling scoping of the subject

Petruska Clarkson is a renowned leader in this field and gives it its due in this overview. The initial section on the historical context is a bit dry. Read more

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