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1 online resource |
Series |
The World of Contemporary Gestalt Therapy Ser |
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World of Contemporary Gestalt Therapy Ser
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Contents |
Part one: a ground by which to think about research in Gestalt therapy. Introduction and framing of the book ; The need for Gestalt therapy research ; An adequate philosophy of science to inform Gestalt research ; Useful methodology in Gestalt research ; Practice-based research and practice-based research networks -- Part two: a therapeutic method worth investigation. Two "takes" on treatment manuals in Gestalt therapy ; A unified theory ; Gestalt therapy and phenomenology: the intersecting of parallel lines ; Relationality and relational process in Gestalt therapy ; An experimental approach: follow by leading ; The field perspective in clinical practice: towards a theory of therapeutic phronēsis ; Use of self in practice ; The Gestalt therapy fidelity scale -- Part three: issues relevant to Gestalt-related research. The implications of scientific findings ; Utilizing consilient research in the wider field ; Teaching and conducting Gestalt research through the Istituto di Gestalt, HCC Italy: capturing the vitality of relationship in research Margherita Spangnuolo Lobb ; Teaching and conducting Gestalt research in Hong Kong Timothy Yuk Ki Leung and Grace Suk Man Leung ; Teaching and conducting Gestalt research in Russia ; Teaching and conducting Gestalt research in Chile |
Summary |
This is a true second edition, so much so that it approaches being a different book. It includes among its new authors some of the most sought-after theorists in contemporary gestalt therapy. There is a section on the philosophy of science, research and research methodology, and one devoted to gestalt therapy and its teaching and research in diverse parts of the world. There is disagreement and critique, for this is not a simple book. It is so packed with information that it serves as both a challenge and a resource. This second edition of the Handbook will take its place as an aid in understa |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
Subject |
Gestalt therapy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Gestalt Therapy -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Gestalt therapy
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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Electronic book
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Author |
Philip Brownell, editor
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ISBN |
9781527532670 |
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1527532674 |
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