Contributions of Gestalt Therapy

- Clients experience their struggles, NOT only talk about problem

- Dealt with in a lively manner by bringing relevant aspects into the present

- Therapists challenge client to aware of & work with the issues

- Heightening present-centered awareness: to think, to feel, to do

- Holistic Approach

Values each aspect of the individual’s experiences equally

No preconceived biases

Emphasis on which occurs at the boundary between the individual

and the environment

- Operates with unique notion about change

Increase clients’ awareness of ‘what is’ for their re-identification

- Creative Approach

Moving talk into action and experience

Focus on growth and enhancement but NOT treating disorder

(Multicultural)

- Tailored to fit the unique way in which on individual perceives and interprets his/her culture

- Open way, Open mined, and No Preconception

- Focus on client gestures / facial expressions

- Attempt to understand clients' cultural background

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