Gestalt Play Therapy-
Gestalt therapy was developed by Fredrick and
Laura Perls. Violet Oaklander (2003) noted that Gestalt therapy is a
modality that is process-oriented and humanistic involving the healthy
and integrated functioning of the individual including senses, body,
emotions and intellect. This workshop will focus on the Gestalt
foundational concepts in the process of application of play therapy.
Objectives:
- Participants will discuss 2 foundational concepts in Gestalt Play Therapy.
- Participants will analyze 3 play therapy interventions in Gestalt Play Therapy.
- Participants will describe the role of the clinician in Gestalt Play Therapy,
- Participants will critique 2 Gestalt Play Therapy concepts in relation to other play therapy theoretical orientations.
- Participants will discuss utilizing Gestalt Play Therapy within their own practice.
- Participants will design 2 Gestalt Play Therapy interventions.