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Thesis (D. Min.)--Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1992. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-110).

Analisa as relações da gestalt terapia (gt) com a psicanálise, questão considerada central devido ao retorno de grande parte da gt contemporânea ao referencial psicanalítico. Articula as questões analisadas em torno da linguagem na gt e da proximidade entre o discurso poético e o produzido no processo terapêutico. Apresenta a relação entre os instrumentos metodológicos que caracterizam a gt com o procedimento fundado na interpretação, método constitutivo da doutrina e técnicas psicanalíticas. Verifica que a descristalização da neurose se da também, e necessariamente, pela fala; todo trabalho terapêutico e obrigatoriamente atravessado pelo verbal; a polaridade do discurso neurótico e o discurso poético, que pretende romper as regras e e tomado aqui, como modelo de referencia, limite para o qual tende o discurso neurótico, não importa se chega la. Coloca que o sentido do que seja interpretação, do ponto de vista analítico, e distorcido, no geral, na literatura gestáltica, tendendo-se a confundi-la com o procedimento de construção e, mesmo nesse caso, esse conceito não e compreendido corretamente. Entendendo poesia como uma operação alquímica pela qual os elementos recuperam sua natureza original, conclui que pode haver poesia no espaço terapêutico e que estar em estado de disponibilidade a emergência da experiencia poética e condição e razão de ser do trabalho terapêutico / This work concernes the relationships between Gestalt Therapy and Psychoanalysis, wich is one of the most important sources presented in the body of influences that originated its formation. Taking into account the return of great part of contemporary Gestalt Therapy to the psychoanalytic frame of reference, that relationship is posed as a central question. The integration field, presented here, is articulated around the question of language in Gestalt Therapy and the question of proximity between the poetic discourse, and the discourse produced in the therapeutic process. In order to better deal with this theme methodological instruments are presented. They characterize either the therapeutic action in the Gestalt Therapy as well as the methodological procedure wich constitute the psychoanalytic doctrine and technique

Thesis--University of Florida. / Description based on print version record. Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-98).

Analisa as relações da gestalt terapia (gt) com a psicanálise, questão considerada central devido ao retorno de grande parte da gt contemporânea ao referencial psicanalítico. Articula as questões analisadas em torno da linguagem na gt e da proximidade entre o discurso poético e o produzido no processo terapêutico. Apresenta a relação entre os instrumentos metodológicos que caracterizam a gt com o procedimento fundado na interpretação, método constitutivo da doutrina e técnicas psicanalíticas. Verifica que a descristalização da neurose se da também, e necessariamente, pela fala; todo trabalho terapêutico e obrigatoriamente atravessado pelo verbal; a polaridade do discurso neurótico e o discurso poético, que pretende romper as regras e e tomado aqui, como modelo de referencia, limite para o qual tende o discurso neurótico, não importa se chega la. Coloca que o sentido do que seja interpretação, do ponto de vista analítico, e distorcido, no geral, na literatura gestáltica, tendendo-se a confundi-la com o procedimento de construção e, mesmo nesse caso, esse conceito não e compreendido corretamente. Entendendo poesia como uma operação alquímica pela qual os elementos recuperam sua natureza original, conclui que pode haver poesia no espaço terapêutico e que estar em estado de disponibilidade a emergência da experiencia poética e condição e razão de ser do trabalho terapêutico / This work concernes the relationships between Gestalt Therapy and Psychoanalysis, wich is one of the most important sources presented in the body of influences that originated its formation. Taking into account the return of great part of contemporary Gestalt Therapy to the psychoanalytic frame of reference, that relationship is posed as a central question. The integration field, presented here, is articulated around the question of language in Gestalt Therapy and the question of proximity between the poetic discourse, and the discourse produced in the therapeutic process. In order to better deal with this theme methodological instruments are presented. They characterize either the therapeutic action in the Gestalt Therapy as well as the methodological procedure wich constitute the psychoanalytic doctrine and technique

This study presents a topical and chronological analysis of the published works of Fritz Perls with particular attention to specified theoretical continua. The theoretical continua specified are: 1. Determinism vs. Free Will, 2. Unconscious vs. Conscious, 3. Monism vs. Dualism, A. Physical vs. Mental, 5. Nativism vs. Environmental ism, 6. Elementalism vs. Holism, 7. Reactive vs. Proactive, 8. Subjective vs. Objective, 9. Responsibility vs. Helplessness, 10. Thinking vs. Feeling, and 11. Heterostasis vs. Homeostasis. Each continuum is analyzed in reference to Perls' published thought and his stated beliefs are described and reported. Large sections of the dissertation are devoted to the intellectual, philosophical, and emotional influences that led Perls to write the theory of Gestalt therapy. The dissertation concludes with the report of Perls' position on each defined continuum, with discussion of empirical studies, Gestalt therapy and other major theories of counseling that hold parallel theoretical positions, concluding with a discussion of the limitations of the theory of Gestalt therapy and of this dissertation.

No abstract available / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

The aim of this study was to develop a Gestalt programme for parents of toddlers to empower them to contribute to the optimal development of their toddlers. Intervention research (Thomas & Rothman) as phase model was used as method for this study. During the first phase the managers or heads of three day-care centres were used to gain access to parents of toddlers. Parents were asked to complete a questionnaire with the objective to explore their attitude towards aspects such as communication with their toddlers, emotions of their toddlers and their disciplinary style. The questionnaire was also used to determine their needs with regard to the education of their toddlers. During the second phase a literature study was undertaken to explore the development of the toddler and the dynamics of the Gestalt approach. The Gestalt approach was used as cornerstone for the programme because of its holistic approach to the interaction between persons and the environment on all levels. This study concludes at Phase 4 by designing a prototype Gestalt programme for parents of toddlers. / Social Work / M. Diac (Play Therapy)

This exploratory research addressed the challenge of improving consulting psychologists' ability to add value to their clients in a complex world, in which it is increasingly difficult to differentiate and understand domain phenomena and to promote healthy growth and development in individuals, groups and organisations. To solve this problem, a Gestalt Approach, comprising the String Model and a congruent methodological framework, was developed using analogies and metaphors from the physical sciences. The Gestalt Approach was applied at the individual, group and organisational levels. The String Model promoted excitement and interest in the client systems and desedimented preconceptions and patterns of thinking, facilitating the destruction of existing figures, and the differentiation and exploration of new figures from background phenomena. The methodological framework promoted experimentation and dialogue in an environment conducive to exploration and promoted contact with foreground phenomena. At the individual level, awareness was heightened of the role and development of a historically disadvantaged South African. The individual and the position for which he was being developed were described in terms of the String Model, creating insights which were not in the client system before. A clear, holistic picture of the individual's developmental areas emerged. The approach facilitated contact between the individual and key roleplayers who must create an enabling environment and provide resources conducive to individual development. At the group level, the String Model proved useful in assisting a Board of Directors to clearly differentiate the Board from other groups in the client system. Discussion amongst the participants, who had diverse perspectives, promoted a common understanding of the Board's structure and functioning. Participants were able to differentiate the current dysfunctional status of the Board from the ideal in String Model terms and develop a joint plan to make the Board a healthier entity. At the organisational level, the model according to which a gold mine was structured and managed, was changed due to insights engendered by the Gestalt Approach. The String Model proved to be useful in conceptualising the mine as a whole, with the various sub-systems thereof inextricably related. Changes were made that promote interaction, communication, integration and performance. / Industrial Psychology / D. Comm. (Industrial Psychology)

The goal of this paper will be to further explore the use of Gestalt therapy in the Parent-Education Program and to find a way in which its effectiveness in freeing parents of emotional barriers to growth can be evaluated. Our specific objectives will, therefore be to (1) review the literature and present our own assumptions on parental responses to having a handicapped child, (2) explore the basis of Gestalt therapy and relate it to the needs of parents who have handicapped children. (3) describe the setting in which the Parent-Education Program and its Gestalt component takes place, and (4) suggest the use of the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) as an appropriate tool for future use in evaluating the effectiveness of the Gestalt component of this program.