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This guideline assesses children holistically in accordance with the gestalt theory approach
by taking the various aspects of their holistic self into account. These aspects, however, show
a close connection with the stages of the therapeutic process to which attention should be
paid, according to Oaklander’s model, in order to enhance children’s awareness of their
process. This guideline can be used during every gestalt play therapy session to assess the
child’s process in respect of the various main aspects and subcomponents.