2. Introduction
Developed by Fritz and Laura Perls in
the 1940’s.
The word “Gestalt” (German origin)
refers to a “whole”.
According to Perls, people are not
made up of separate components, this
is, mind, body and soul, rather
human beings function as a whole.
3. "I am not in this
world to live up to other
people's expectations, nor
do I feel that the world must
live up to mine."
-Fritz Perls
4. What is Gestalt Therapy?
● Humanistic, holistic,
person-centered form of
psychotherapy
● Focused on an individual's
present life and challenges.
● Goal is to gain Awareness.
● Revisiting the past is an
important part
6. Application Of Therapy
● It helps clients with issues
such as -
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Self Esteem
-Relationship difficulties
-Personality disorders
● It can be also used in
education
8. Case Study
OMG! What happened to my
face? It’s so red.Despite,trying
various treatments,i can’t get
rid of it.People are staring
me.What should i do now? I
need to come out of this.
9. Case Analysis
Imagine
you are a
rash !
I am red
I can’t hide
I am sensitive
I am ugly
● Playing The Projection
● Body Work
10. Interpretation Of Case
Counsellor Counsellee
Tell me about red Sad memory
Hiding yourselves Hide herself from her mother
Pushing people away Being giver and not allow people
come close to her
Push me against my hands She felt anger.
11. How do
you feel?
My rash had almost
cleared.I am feeling
more assertive in
my life and
relationships.
After few Sessions
14. BENEFITS
● Substantial increase in
self-awareness and
self-acceptance.
● Improved ability to live fully in the
present moment.
● Improved communication skills.
● Better and satisfying
relationships with others.
● A greater understanding of your
behaviors and the meaning you've
attached to them.
15. WEAKNESS
For Gestalt Therapy to be effective, the therapist
must have a high level of personal development
(Corey, 2005).
Effectiveness of the confronting and theatrical
techniques of Gestalt Therapy is limited and has not
been well established.
It has been considered to be a self-centred approach
which is concerned with just individual development
Lacks a strong theoretical base.
Deals only with the here and now.
Does not deal with diagnosis and testing.
16.
17. Conclusion
Gestalt therapy focuses on the
integration between the “whole”
person and his or her environment.
This therapy sees a healthy individual
as being someone who has awareness
in his or her life and lives in the here
and now rather than focusing on the
past or future.
