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Welcome to Northern Rivers Gestalt Institute |
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...A campus of East Coast Gestalt |
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Gestalt in a Nutshell |
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Gestalt is...
- An existential approach
- A phenomenological approach
- A dialogical approach
- A wholistic approach
- A practical approach
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Explaining Gestalt |
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Picture a jigsaw with only one piece missing: we have an inherent desire to fit that piece, and an innate sense of satisfaction when the picture is complete. This drive to completion, wholeness, or Gestalt, is what propels us to deal with unfinished issues in our lives and to experience a nagging sense of discomfort until that is done. |
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The Origins of Gestalt |
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Gestalt Therapy was originated by Fritz and Laura Perls and further developed
in the USA in the 1940's in conjunction with Paul Goodman and other members
of the 'New York Group'. |
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Gestalt Today |
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Gestalt today is becoming more popular than ever. In Australia there are numerous
training centres, which are linking together into a cohesive network through
the Australasian association, GANZ. |
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The Gestalt Therapist |
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Neither flashy techniques nor clever interventions are seen as essential abilities
for the Gestalt therapist. Rather, authentic relating, presence, clear self
awareness, and unfettered observation constitute the underpinnings of Gestalt
practice. |
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Information Evenings and Taster Days |
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Those
interested in the 2008 intake are invited to attend Information Evenings and Taster Days
Bookings are essential, please see the Events Calendar for dates and booking information.
You can book by phoning the following numbers: LISMORE & GOLD COAST - 02 6621 3911
COFFS HARBOUR & BELLINGEN - 02 6657 2702
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