Gestalt Therapy

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Gestalt Therapy is a humanistic and experiential psychotherapy approach that emphasises self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the holistic understanding of an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours within their present moment and interpersonal context. In this introductory course, you will learn about the core concepts, theories and skills used in Gestalt Therapy.

Gestalt Therapy is founded on several core principles that guide its therapeutic approach. First, it emphasises the importance of the here and now, encouraging individuals to become fully aware of their thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the present moment. Second, it fosters personal responsibility, empowering clients to take ownership of their actions and choices. Additionally, Gestalt Therapy underscores the significance of the therapist-client relationship, viewing it as a collaborative partnership.

It advocates for exploring unresolved past issues and unfinished business, seeking closure and self-awareness. Lastly, the approach promotes the concept of holism, perceiving individuals as complex, interconnected wholes rather than a sum of isolated parts, and it encourages self-acceptance and authenticity as essential for personal growth and well-being.

This course is an invaluable gateway to comprehending the core principles of Gestalt and its practical application. It is a foundational resource for psychotherapists and mental health professionals interested in exploring Gestalt, as well as individuals aspiring to apply Gestalt principles to enhance their own wellbeing.

Throughout the course, you will delve into the theoretical foundations, practical techniques, and the underlying principles of Gestalt Therapy, which include:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Gestalt Therapy, a humanistic psychotherapy approach.
• Explore the core principles of Gestalt Therapy, including phenomenology, the holistic approach, and the paradoxical theory of change.
• Learn about the interruptions to contact in therapy and how they can affect personal growth and self-awareness.
• Understand field theory and how it relates to individual problems, considering the influence of culture.
• Learn about practical Gestalt techniques, such as active listening, verbal and non-verbal awareness techniques, and experiential exercises like the "empty chair" and working with dreams.
• Understand how Gestalt Therapy is applied to a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and substance use.

The course is thoughtfully designed, featuring video lectures, downloadable resources, quizzes, practical exercises, and a comprehensive course handbook. On competition of the course, you will earn a certificate accredited by the International Association of Therapists. If you wish to become a registered member of the BACP you will require further training.

No prior knowledge of Gestalt Therapy is required for this course. All concepts will be explained from the ground up.

About Level 2

Level 2 is an introductory level qualification suitable for all. They typically do not require prior experience and will take 6-12 weeks to complete based on studying one module per week. See the course description for information specific to this course.

Reviews

"Am so thrilled with the content, explanations, resources and easy-to-digest lectures. Thanks Chris! Loving every minute of Gestalt Therapy." Lisa Taylor

"Love it's broken up into smaller sections, as i can finish watching a part and then take notes or stop and think. Great value, loved it." Jeff Bentley

"The courses are easy to follow and full of examples and scenarios which is very valuable. The technical terms are also defined and reformulated systematically which facilitates their understanding, all the more so when they are associated with practical cases." Laurène Kosno

Meet your instructor

Dr Chris Worfolk

Chris is an experienced online teacher in psychology. He holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society.

Chris is a practising psychologist at Leeds Anxiety Clinic and the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds. He has authored several books, including Do More, Worry Less.

Registration

This course is available via our on-demand platform. You can learn at your own pace but you will have access to your tutor if you have any questions or need additional support. Have some questions before joining the course? Reach out via the contact us page.