Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) [Hardcover]

Petruska Clarkson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076196312X | ISBN-13: 978-0761963127 | Publication Date: September 13, 1999 | Edition: 2nd

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.

Editorial Reviews

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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; 2nd edition (September 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076196312X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761963127
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,297,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read, May 7, 2007

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J Minchin (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) (Paperback)

Having just started on a Gestalt training myself, I found this book to be an easy read and also very informative about Gestalt principles.

I would have liked to give it a 5 star rating but didn't have anything else to compare it to as it's the first Gestalt book I have read so far.

Definately recommend it to Gestalt fledglings like me!

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars compassion in action, January 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Gestalt Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action series) (Hardcover)

Clarkson's writing is appropriate to present time. The straightforwardness and depth of her writing is true to transcendence, and the core of Gestalt therapy, in philosophy and practice. Balanced and egalitarian, this book is a good example of writing that integrates masculine and feminine energies.