Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) - Softcover

Clarkson, Petruska

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9780761963134: Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761963138 ISBN 13: 9780761963134

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1999

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Taking account of developments in theory and practice, the bestselling Gestalt Counselling in Action has been revised and updated, making it as fresh and relevant as ever for today′s students and practitioners.

Drawing on some 30 years′ experience as a practitioner, trainer and supervisor, the author outlines clearly the theoretical and philosophical basis of Gestalt therapy. Relating theory to practice, the book follows the developmental stages of the counselling process, providing extensive examples of therapy and ideas for the specific techniques appropriate to each stage and to different clients.

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About the Author:

Petruska Clarkson was a professor and fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Fellow of the British Psychological Society. A Consultant Psychologist, Psychotherapist Supervisor and Management Consultant, she worked and taught at universities and private institutions internationally. Petruska sadly passed away in 2006.

Review:

`The book, like others in the series, follows the temporal sequence of clinical practice following an introduction to the fundermentals of the Gestalt approach′ - The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy

`The reader looking for a clear and comprehensive introduction to Gestalt counselling need look no further. This work can be recommended wholeheartedly′ - British Gestalt Journal

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