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Developing Gestalt Counselling Jennifer Mackewn

Developing Gestalt Counselling By Jennifer Mackewn

Developing Gestalt Counselling by Jennifer Mackewn


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Describing contemporary integrative Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, this book addresses 30 key issues which helps both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve crucial areas of their work.

Developing Gestalt Counselling Summary

Developing Gestalt Counselling by Jennifer Mackewn

`In this eminently sensible, practical and thought-provoking book, Jennifer Mackewn takes gestalt light years forward towards a synthesis and integration of psychological styles and away from what she describes as Perlism. I agree with her: this is a book for therapists, not principally for gestaltists... In inviting the reader to pick and choose from the many and varied, always practical, hands-on approach chapters... Jennifer Mackewn hopes we will both enjoy her book and find it of use. This reader, commending the book to you all, has no doubt that both her hopes will be fulfilled' - Self & Society

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.

Developing Gestalt Counselling Reviews

`In this eminently sensible, practical and thought-provoking book, Jennifer Mackewn takes gestalt light years forwards towards a synthesis and integration of psychological styles and away from what she describes as Perlism. I agree with her: this is a book for therapists, not principally for gestaltists... In inviting the reader to pick and choose from the many and varied, always practical, hands-on approach chapters... Jennifer Mackewn hopes we will both enjoy her book and find it of use. This reader, commending the book to you all, has no doubt that both her hopes will be fulfilled' - Self & Society

About Jennifer Mackewn

Jennifer Mackewn is a psychotherapist, trainer, organizational consultant and writer. She is a teaching member of the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute, a trainer at the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education, the Metanoia Institute, and an Associate of Roffey Park Management College. She is co-author of Fritz Perls (SAGE, 1993) and has written several articles and chapters on counselling and psychotherapy.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Field Theoretical and Relational Model of Contemporary Integrative Gestalt Attending to Beginnings Initial Conditions and Existential Meeting Exploring the Client's Context and Culture Developing a Dialogic Relationship as a Crucible for Self Development Observing Process, Developing Diagnostic Perspectives and Therapeutic Strategies Exploring Awareness and Contact Integrating Experimental, Creative and Transpersonal Dimensions Working with Embodiment, Energy and `Resistance' Attending to the Background Features and Processes in Clients' Lives Shaping Counselling over Time Conclusion Simplicity, Complexity and Paradox in Gestalt Counselling and Therapy

Additional information

GOR001313187
9780803978614
0803978618
Developing Gestalt Counselling by Jennifer Mackewn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
19970828
272
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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