Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy: Partners in Exploring Life

Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy explores Erving Polster's career,the value of the Gestalt approach,and the power of enchantment in psychotherapy. It outlines six Gestalt therapy concepts and describes Life Focus Groups,with an emphasis on the communal relationship between tellers and listeners. It is essential reading for Gestalt therapists and other professionals interested in Gestalt approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy is a captivating exploration of Erving Polster's remarkable career, the profound significance of the Gestalt approach, and the extraordinary power of enchantment in psychotherapy. Polster takes readers on a journey of personal discovery, highlighting a vision of psychotherapy that encompasses the collective population rather than solely focusing on individual clients. He emphasizes the commonalities of human experience and strives to establish an ethos of shared understanding. The book meticulously outlines the six core Gestalt therapy concepts that have shaped Polster's work, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying Gestalt principles. Additionally, Polster delves into the realm of Life Focus Groups, emphasizing the communal relationship between tellers and listeners. He also offers a detailed account of the phenomenon of enchantment in psychotherapy, drawing upon his own experiences and insights.

This extraordinary work is a must-read for Gestalt therapists, as well as professionals interested in Gestalt approaches, and those seeking a deeper understanding of community and connection. In an insightful interview with Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, the series editor of The Gestalt Therapy Book Series, Erving Polster discusses the essence of Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy. You can watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PVG9JgpTQQ&feature=youtu.be.

Through his profound insights and experiences, Polster has demonstrated the transformative potential of enchantment in psychotherapy, offering a roadmap for practitioners to create meaningful connections and foster a sense of belonging within their clients. Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy is a testament to Erving Polster's enduring legacy and his unwavering commitment to advancing the field of psychotherapy.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367612733