Gestalt

Gestalt Therapy has evolved tremendously. Explore these useful resources to see how it is more than the empty chair technique!

Psychotherapy with the Unmotivated Patient

by Erving Polster

This video depicts renowned therapist and teacher Erving Polster artfully and adeptly plying his trade with Gerald, the type of client we have all struggled with: bright, cynical, emotionally detached, overly-intellectual, and seemingly determined to defeat this therapist as he has previous ones.

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Gestalt Therapy with Children

by Violet Oaklander

Watch Gestalt child therapist Violet Oaklander in an actual counseling session with a 13-year old boy who has difficulty expressing anger.

Part of the 11-DVD Series: Child Therapy with the Experts.

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Transactional Analysis

by Mary Goulding

Watch Mary Goulding demonstrate Transactional Analysis in a live therapy session. By watching how quickly she brings her client to real depth work you'll understand why she was widely regarded as a true master therapist.

Part of the 15-DVD Series: Psychotherapy with the Experts.

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Erving Polster on Gestalt Therapy

by Erving Polster

In this in-depth interview, you’ll get to know Polster’s unique take on Gestalt therapy, and see for yourself how he boldly elevates ordinary conversations into life-affirming encounters.

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Child Therapy Case Consultation

by Violet Oaklander

In this live consultation, you will get a tangible sense of how Violet Oaklander works with a variety of children, while gaining practical skills to bring back to your own clients immediately.

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Erving Polster on Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt Therapist and teacher extraordinaire discusses the origins of Gestalt Therapy, his encounters with Fritz Perls, the importance of making contact, and more.

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Interrupting the Conversation: Gestalt Therapy Here and Now

by Norman Shub

Using a case study with a disconnected client, a contemporary Gestalt therapist debunks myths that have lingered from the heyday of Fritz Perls.

Violet Oaklander on Gestalt Therapy with Children

The founder of Gestalt therapy with children and adolescents discusses therapeutic relationship building with kids and teens, the unique rewards of introducing expressive arts therapy techniques, and the challenges of being sufficiently directive in working with children.

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