Sentences with phrase «gestalt psychology principle»

There is a Gestalt psychology principle stating «The whole is greater, than the sum of its parts».

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The principles of optical illusion that are used in these designs, he argues, are based on the psychology of vision and Gestalt theory, which explores the brain's ability to create whole forms from lines, shapes and curves.

For example, he's never trained as a therapist (and never claims to be one), yet he integrates several clinical approaches into his retreats, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic strategies, Ericksonian principles, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt therapy, positive psychology, and narrative therapy.

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 result would be Gestalt practice that is potentially more effective, more aligned with principles of evidence - based practice, and thus more «acceptable» to «mainstream» psychology.

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».