Sentences with phrase «gestalt couples»

All of our couples therapists have advanced training in at least one of the following modalities: Depth Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Developmental Model, EFT, PACT, AEDP, Hakomi Method, and Gestalt Couples Therapy.

Their approach to couples therapy includes: Imago Relationship Therapy; Gestalt couples and family therapy; and their personal clinical style informed by backgrounds in yoga, meditation, and spirituality.

In the past, there would likely have been a focus in the Gestalt couples work to, in a sense isolate the processing of each individual's trauma, separate from their dynamics as a couple.

The primary goal of Gestalt couples counseling is to increase the quality, ease, and frequency of exchange between the partners in the couple (Wheeler, 1994).

The primary role of the Gestalt couple's therapist then is to facilitate an exploration of the co-construction of the couple's experiential reality, identifying and working through patterns of shaming and being shamed within the context of the traumatized self, and thus leading the couple to a higher quality, ease, and frequency of exchange in their shared relational field.

Not exact matches

TA and gestalt therapy methods for use by couples to improve their marriages.

In search of good form: Gestalt therapy with couples and families.

I specialize in Adolescents, Family therapy and Couples Counseling utilizing a Gestalt approach to Psychotherapy.»

On the one hand, Gestalt field theory is highly valuable as the «organizing principle» in couple's therapy (and perhaps to integrate the entire field of psychology) but, it should be noted, it would be best served by resisting taking its subjectivity to extremes and accept the growing body of «objective» clinical knowledge that surrounds it.

The basic question asked here is, «how can information and concepts from mainstream psychology be integrated with Gestalt practices and principles to enrich our clinical work with couples where at least one has experienced significant complex trauma».

The author's view is that the recent rise of integrated therapy and the need for Evidence - Based Treatment separate from issues of allegiance to a particular school of therapy has created a new opportunity to reconsider Gestalt therapy theory and practice in couple's work.

Couple's therapy, in particular, has not commonly been seen as a natural «fit» for Gestalt practice.

As the therapist assessed the situation over the first couple of sessions, a treatment plan slowly emerged, based on an integration of Gestalt and mainstream approaches to trauma and couples counseling.

Recent developments in Gestalt practice offers a fresh approach for such work, especially in regard to its focus on resolving underlying shame and the need for the couple to develop mutual acceptance at a deep level.

These Gestalt tasks can easily be integrated with other, more mainstream models of working with trauma and working couples.

Research and clinical experience from other perspectives provides important information and suggestions that can aid Gestalt work with traumatized couples.

So far, this description is not dissimilar to the theory of Gestalt therapy with couples outlined by Wheeler and others (1994).

Together, these points make it clear that the newer approach to Gestalt work, especially with couples, makes a break from the older, more individualistic conception and practice of Gestalt.

In presenting Gestalt as a part of integrated practice, students find themselves more enthusiastic, more willing to experiment with it, and finally more able to embrace the fundamentally relativistic and subjective nature of couples work and couples functioning in the real world.

Many ideas and practices have been developed for work with couples over the years, and in some ways Gestalt is relatively late to the game, for reasons discussed at the beginning of this paper.

This example of couple's therapy, integrating mainstream approaches with a foundation of Gestalt theory and practice, shows that such work is not only possible, but can be very effective.

Gestalt therapy holds an interesting and, at times controversial place in the history of theory and therapeutic practice as it regards trauma and working with relationship problems, especially in couple's work.

My education as a social worker was primarily psychodynamic, but like many therapists, I've explored a variety of methods: Gestalt therapy; self - psychology; emotive, cognitive, and behavioral approaches; couples therapy; and others.

A breadth of existing research and clinical material is integrated into schema therapy for couples counseling, including work from John Gottman, Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama ancouples counseling, including work from John Gottman, Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama anCouples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama and more.

«I am a psychologist in practice for 30 years.I have a diverse clinical practice and work with adults, adolescents, couples and families.I am an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, gestalt, existential and psycho - synthetic approaches.

Specialization: Abuse & Neglect in Childhood, Addictions / Substance Abuse / Compulsions, Adjustment Disorders, Anger Management, Domestic Abuse, Co-dependency, Cognitive / Behavioral, Conflict Resolution, Couples / Marriage, Depression / Mood Disorders, Divorce / Separation, Ego States Therapy, Family of Origin Issues, Gestalt, Groups, Infertility / Fertility, Men's Issues, Psychodynamic, Relationship Issues, Self - Esteem / Empowerment, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality / Sex Therapy, Shame, Stress Management, Trauma, Work issues

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Clinton Power, Grad.Dip.Psych.Couns., Gestalt therapist PACT Level II Sydney, Australia clintonpower.com.au When a new couple present to your practice and reveal they are in a polyamorous relationship, you may find the...

Clinton Power, Grad.Dip.Psych.Couns., Gestalt therapist PACT Level II Sydney, Australia clintonpower.com.au When a new couple present to your practice and reveal they are in a polyamorous relationship, you may find the concept of loving multiple people strange, risky, or even fundamentally fraught with problems.

I am strongly influenced by Psychodynamics, Gestalt, Existential, and Relational approaches, and my work with couples is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Collaborative Couple Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential - Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).

The Gestalt Field System I follow focuses on the two people as a unit as neither person is individually responsible for the couple's problems.

When couples are more at odds, individual family of origin work may be brought into the counseling session using experiential techniques such as gestalt, or referrals are made to individual therapy.

My approach is primarily Relational Gestalt, which is broadly inclusive, with Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.

In my individual, group, and couples counseling sessions I weave Sensorimotor Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt methods together to create a treatment that's uniquely suited to your needs.

Kate Feldman, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in relationship coaching and individual and couples therapy, with a background in Gestalt, Imago, and Family Systems therapies, as well as EMDR, yoga, and meditation.

I was trained in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, Hypnosis, and working with couples.

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Our approach to couples marriage counseling includes family systems training, gestalt therapy, as well as our personal background of yoga, meditation, and spirituality, and recently equine facilitated psychotherapy.

Clinical interests: Gestalt Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Guided Imagery, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, A... (Read more)

Gestalt therapy discovers patterns of awareness and contact in the individual, family, or couple s environment, including transpersonal, biological, interpersonal, intrapsychic, as well as any social variables experienced by the therapist and client.

I have trained to work with individuals and couples, and I also have expertise in depth psychotherapy, transpersonal or spiritual counseling, dreamwork, Gestalt, EMDR, and trauma therapy.

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Jens has worked in psychiatry before specializing in couple therapy, has an MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy and an European Certificate for Psychotherapy.

MODALITIES: * MIND / BODY - CENTERED PSYCHOTHERAPY * BUDDHIST BASED PRACTICE * ALTERNATIVE HEALING MODALITIES Training in IMAGO Couple's Therapy, S.E., EFT, Hakomi, Gestalt.

Sandy's work with couples is founded in Gestalt therapy, which he has found to be very effective when working with systems of all sizes, from couples to families to businesses.

Gestalt therapy is probably one of the best orientations for therapists working with couples with its focus on working in the present, understanding the process of making connections and contact and learning the relationship task of «how to be a «self» while including an «other».

Grounded in gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and interpersonal neurobiology, the Grounded Hearts approach effectively strives to create a safe container for couples to explore what is truly possible in a committed, healthy, dynamic, fun and passionate relationship.

He is a Board Certified Music Therapist and is certified as a Gestalt therapist from the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies, where he continues to pursue advanced studies in couples and family therapy.

Deborah is a licensed psychologist and certified Gestalt therapist who has worked with individuals, couples and groups for over 30 years.

She offers training and supervision for mental health professionals in Gestalt, couples, and trauma therapy.