Gestalt Counselling in Action by Petruska Clarkson
Now 24 years old with over 40,000 copies sold worldwide, Petruska Clarksons classic textbook offers the definitive introduction to the theory and practice of Gestalt. This fourth edition brings in the latest Gestalt theory, research and practice whilst preserving the authors lively and authoritative style.
This popular and well written book which is now in its 4th edition, provides an accessible and thorough introduction to the Gestalt approachAt the time she wrote this book, Petruska Clarkson brought an extensive experience both as a practitioner and trainer/supervisor to outline the theoretical and philosophical basis of Gestalt therapy. She provides an interesting framework using the cycle of awareness to explore ‘healthy’ and ‘dysfunctional’ functioning of the individual in relation to our environment. The book also outlines the developmental stages of the therapy process and provides a nice balance of theory and practice. I would recommend this as essential reading to anyone with an interest in Gestalt therapy. -- Danny Porter
Petruska Clarkson was a professor and fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Fellow of the British Psychological Society. A Consultant Psychologist, Psychotherapist Supervisor and Management Consultant, she worked and taught at universities and private institutions internationally. Petruska sadly passed away in 2006. Simon Cavicchia divides his time between teaching, working as a psychotherapist and supervisor and as an executive coach and consultant to leadership teams in public and private sector organisations. He has held teaching roles at Metanoia Institute where he was primary tutor on the Gestalt psychotherapy programme and Joint Programme Leader for the Masters in Coaching Psychology. He is currently a member of faculty on the Masters in Executive coaching at Ashridge Hult Business School, UK. He has published a number of papers on relational coaching, and co-authored The Theory and Practice of Relational Coaching - Complexity, Paradox and Integration (Routledge, 2018) with Maria Gilbert. In all his work Simon is interested in exploring the centrality of human relationships in how individuals experience themselves, think and behave together. He is particularly interested in the role shame plays in inhibiting human connection and collaboration and how to reduce shame in order to create conditions for creative and meaningful relationships.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781446211281 |
| ISBN 10 | 1446211282 |
| Title | Gestalt Counselling in Action |
| Author | Petruska Clarkson |
| Series | Counselling In Action Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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