Gestalt

Theraphy
SAMPLE CASE, SUMMARY AND EVALUATION
 Applied to the Case of Stan
Gestalt-oriented therapy focuses on the
unfinished business Stan has with his parents,
sibling and ex-wife. It appeats that this unfinished
business consists mainly of his feelings of
resentment on himself . His present life situation
is spotlighted, but he may also need to
reexperience past feelings that could be
interfering with his present attempts to develop
intimacy with others.
Applied to the Case of Gwen
In her daily life Gwen typically holds back her true
feelings. She is used to suppressing her irritations
and even triumphs. Because she was frequently
ignored as a child, she feels that her thoughts and
emotions don't really matter. her role at work is to
solve problems, and at home she is the caretaker
of everyone. She rarely allows herself to be
vulnerable or fully human. Gwen sees herself as
"in charge" and seldom gives herself a moment to
pause or catch her breath.
Summary
Stressses present awareness and quality of contact
Goal: Gain awareness
Assist on how client make contact with elements of
environment
Help clients identify the most pressing issues, needs
and interest and to design experiments that sharpen
those figures or that explore resistance to contact and
awareness

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Contributions
Exciting way in which the past is dealt with in a lively
manner by bringing relevant aspects into the present.
Equal or greater than other therapies for various disorders.
Has beneficial impact with personality disturbances,
psychosomatic problems and substance addictions.
Effects of Gestalt therapy tend to be stable in follow-up
studies one or three years after termination of treatment.
Demonstrated effectiveness in treating a variety of
psychological disorders.

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Limitations and Criticisms
It's traditonal version emphasized confrontation
and de-emphasized the cognitive factors of
personality.
Emphasis is on facilitating the client's own
process of self-discovery and learning
Therapist must have a high a high level of
personal development.

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