Gestalt Counselling in Action
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Book Overview
As with all the other Counselling in Action series, this book is accessible and easily digestible to students who need a quick, basic overview of the approach The Gestalt approach to counselling recognizes that human functioning is biologically and socially need-based, and operates in a cyclical fashion. As one need is fulfilled, another arises, itself seeking fulfilment. If this natural cycle is interrupted, difficulties occur. This book provides a clear guide to Gestalt therapy. It is designed to follow the developmental stages in the counselling process; Petruska Clarkson relates the cycle of formation and destruction to the different stages, and provides extensive examples of treatment and the specific techniques appropriate to each step and to different kinds of clients.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0803981899
ISBN13:9780803981898
Release Date:August 1989
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A Great Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Having just started on a Gestalt training myself, I found this book to be an easy read and also very informative about Gestalt principles. I would have liked to give it a 5 star rating but didn't have anything else to compare it to as it's the first Gestalt book I have read so far. Definately recommend it to Gestalt fledglings like me!
compassion in action
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Clarkson's writing is appropriate to present time. The straightforwardness and depth of her writing is true to transcendence, and the core of Gestalt therapy, in philosophy and practice. Balanced and egalitarian, this book is a good example of writing that integrates masculine and feminine energies.
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