Gestalt Therapy: History, Theory, and Practice درمان گشتالت: تاریخچه، نظریه و کاربرد ۲۰۰۵
Gestalt Therapy 2005

Praise for Gestalt Therapy: History, Theory, and Practice

-Norman Shub, Gestalt Associates, Columbus, Ohio & Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio

-J. Edward Lynch, Southern Connecticut State University

is an introductory text, written by major Gestalt theorists, that will engage those new to Gestalt therapy. Editors Ansel Woldt and Sarah M. Toman introduce the historical underpinnings and fundamental concepts of Gestalt therapy and illustrate applications of those concepts to therapeutic practice. The book is unique in that it is the first Gestalt text specifically designed for the academic and training institute settings. takes both a conceptual and a practical approach to examining classic and cutting-edge constructs. In each chapter, understanding of concepts proceeds from content to case applications to experiential exercises.

• Organized into two parts to provide the background, theory, and methodology first in Part I before examining the applications of Gestalt therapy in Part II
• Chapters are written by theorists and practitioners who are experts in various aspects of Gestalt therapy
• Chapters follow a consistent format-Introduction (with bios of chapter authors and dialogue respondents), Body/Content (with case study examples), Conclusion, Review Questions, and Experiential Applications and Activities
• "Dialogue Boxes" run alongside the content, thus mirroring a key Gestalt concept of valuing multiple perspectives and voices
• An Epilogue guides readers to training resources, Gestalt Internet resources, and Gestalt organizations

is designed for graduate students studying mental health, as well as for trainees at the many Gestalt training institutes around the world.