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How do Gestalt therapy and existential therapy relate to the movie ordinary people?
Well existential therapy deals with analyzing why life is worth living, and the nature behind why life is important, which are the catalysts for how Judd Hircsh employs his Gestalt therapy. Gestalt therapy is all about being present, in the here and now with your client and by using confrontation, uncovering the client's issues. Another component of Gestalt uses an empty chair, or two person chairs, where the client talks with the counselor as though they are another person, or the client pretends to be two different people. Both Techniques are explored in the film. (MAJOR SPOILERS) In one of the counseling scenes Judd Hirsch asks Timothy Hutton, "How are you?" To which Timothy Hutton responds "I'm Fine" to which Judd Hirsch after observing Timothy Hutton's non-verbal cues (another component of Gestalt) says something to the affect of, "No you're not fine you're angry." Timothy Hutton denies his angry by shouting back at him, and finally yells at Judd Hirsch and the truth is revealed. This kind of intervention would be very much in-line with Gestalt therapy. The climax of the movie very touchingly has Timothy Hutton talking with Judd Hirsch who is talking as though he is his dead brother. In this scene, Timothy Hutton finally gets over his survivor's guilt by getting to say all of the unfinished things he wanted to say to his brother and coming to terms with his death and how it affected him. The technique that Judd Hirsch's character employs is very Gestalt.
Which is effective Dance therapy or music therapy?
Both are effective. It depends upon the needs of the client. Either therapist can do an assessment to determine which therapy would be most effective for a particular client.
How does an individual prepare for Gestalt therapy?
To prepare for Gestalt therapy, an individual can begin by thinking about their reasons for seeking therapy and setting specific goals they would like to achieve. It can also be helpful to reflect on past experiences, emotions, and patterns of behavior that they would like to explore during therapy. Being open-minded, honest, and willing to actively participate in the sessions can also contribute to a successful therapy experience.
Use the word gestalt in a sentence?
Gestalt would be a funny word for Sean Connery to say.
What are the similarities and differences between person centred counseling and the gestalt theory of counseling?
To my knowledge, the main similarity between person centered and gestalt therapy are that both are "experiential" approaches to counseling, meaning that the counseling process goals are rooted in the experience of the client and the therapist learning. Also both are focused on the "here and now" or present problems/issues, as opposed to something like psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy which tends to focus on past problems or events.In that same vein, this similarity yields differences from the start: In person centered therapy, the person is the focal point of the sessions, with the therapist taking a "back seat" to learn about the person, and watch as the person moves toward self-actualization. The person in therapy will be provided with a very supportive environment from the therapist, whose job it is to provide unconditional positive regard, as well as a non-judgmental feedback. The therapist does not make suggestions for the person, the person decides what goal(s) they would like to work on, while the therapist provides support and understanding (it has a "hands off" approach).Gestalt therapy differs in that, the therapist takes a much more active role. In this mode of therapy, the client and the therapist work together as a team to learn about the client. The approach is based on the assumption that a person must assume responsibility for their behavior/actions. The therapist here may utilize various techniques to aid the client in realizing how their actions or behaviors have impacted any problems that they have. This is more of a confrontational approach, but therapists of this mode must take care not to do more harm than good in their "confrontations" with their clients, or risk losing their client at a minimum.Hope this helps!Psysoc grad.
When would you use gestalt on a person?
Gestalt therapy can be used on a person when they want to increase self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, work through unresolved issues, or enhance personal growth. It focuses on the present moment and the individual's experience in the here and now, helping them gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What are 3 main factors that predict if therapy will be successful?
Spontaneously I would say: 1) the client's motivation to change their situation 2) the alliance (relationship) formed between the client and the therapist, and 3) the skill set of the therapist. Although lots of other factors also come inte play, like the client's history regarding therapy, their family's and other relationships' quality, and their self-awareness.
What is the main difference between person centered therapy and gestalt therapy?
Therapies!You are asking a rather technical question! You are asking about two psychological approaches to therapy that are about as radically different as any could be. Roger's client-centered therapy lets the client put forth his/her feelings and hopes that with this emotional release his/her inner tensions can be resolved. Of course, there is some direction that leads the client into the areas of stress. Gestalt therapy - the Pearls version - stresses our need to see the total picture of a situation, e.g. our basic instinct when in danger to imagine the tiger when we only see the tiger's eyes. "Closure", to want to see the complete picture of a situation is the driving force of this therapy.The above descriptions are only preliminary and incomplete interpretations of both therapies. For more insight read the following book. "The Nature of Personal Reality," by Jan Roberts.I do not agree with this statement about the two therapies being so different. They both stress the importance of the here and now as apposed to the ' then and there' basically dealing with current presenting issues rather than deep analysis of the past.Gestalt does use a more directive approach and uses techniques such as the empty chair whereby a client imagines the person they wish to talk to is there and they say what they would say if they had the chance or the confidence to do so. gestalt could be a bit confrontational to some but not if done empathically and respectfullygestalt is more directive but both methods value congeunce, accurate empathy and genuiness. They both also stress the importance of not interpreting the clients view as they both feel that no-one knows the client better than the client.gestalt is a more visually driven approach and also focuses on body language and encourages awareness of somatic responses such as nail biting or fist clenching. It gives these actions a voice. Both therapies look at internal as apposed to external causes and both demonstrate great respect for client autonomyThere are more similarities than there are differences
Which early perspective would have been least likely to agree with the structuralists?
Gestalt
Where would you get relevant information given by a client?
The answer is in your question "given by a client" - that means from the client.
What is the main difference between person centered therapy and narrative therapy?
Person-centered therapy focuses on the importance of the therapist providing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness to the client, helping them to develop self-awareness and self-acceptance. On the other hand, narrative therapy focuses on helping clients view their problems as separate from themselves and encourages them to construct new, empowering stories about their lives that challenge dominant narratives. Narrative therapy also places a strong emphasis on externalizing problems and exploring the social and cultural context of the client's issues.
What is the importance of using client records in eye treatments?
Client records would show the medicines that the client was taking and health issues. This would prevent prescribing a medicine that the client was allergic to.
