Using Q-Methodology, this study sought to find empirical support for the three stage model of the Gestalt two-chair technique and the theory underlying how and why it is effective, put forth by L. S. Greenberg (1979; 1983). A structured Q-Sort was constructed using the factors of Conflict Resolution (CR) and the Gestalt concept of Contact (C) in a 2X2 factorial design. Each factor was divided into two levels CR - Resolved/Unresolved, C - Interruption-of-contact/Contact. The factors of CR and C were expected to interact before and after successful and unsuccessful therapy for decision-making. Individuals who were Unresolved in their decision-making were expected to experience Interruption-of-contact while individuals who were Resolved from an integrated sense of self were expected to experience being in Contact. The 85 item sort was validated by experts in Gestalt theory and therapy as representing the three stage model and the theory underlying it. Eight subjects, ambivalent about remaining in their marriages, performed the Q-Sort before and after 6 sessions of therapy using the two-chair technique. Moderate support was found for the 3 stages of the model, Opposition, Merging and Integration. Some support was found for the interaction of the factors of CR and C. Significant 2-way interaction was found for 1 subject before and after therapy considered successful according to the model. Significant 2-way interactions were found after successful therapy for four subjects but not before. Significant 2-way interactions were not found for subjects after unsuccessful therapy. When therapy was successful the factors of CR and C interacted as predicted. When therapy was not successful the factors of CR and C did not interact as predicted. The factors of CR and C did not interact for individuals who were experiencing a great deal of interruption-of-contact, indicating there is a possible pre-stage to the model where CR and C are independent of each other or where other factors may be involved. This study expanded the research on the Gestalt two-chair technique in several ways. It found some empirical support for the model and the theory underlying it. It found areas were CR and C do not interact as predicted by theory. It extended the range of application of research on two-chair technique from career decision-making to divorce decision-making.

Using Q-Methodology, this study sought to find empirical support for the three stage model of the Gestalt two-chair technique and the theory underlying how and why it is effective, put forth by L. S. Greenberg (1979; 1983). A structured Q-Sort was constructed using the factors of Conflict Resolution (CR) and the Gestalt concept of Contact (C) in a 2X2 factorial design. Each factor was divided into two levels CR - Resolved/Unresolved, C - Interruption-of-contact/Contact. The factors of CR and C were expected to interact before and after successful and unsuccessful therapy for decision-making. Individuals who were Unresolved in their decision-making were expected to experience Interruption-of-contact while individuals who were Resolved from an integrated sense of self were expected to experience being in Contact. The 85 item sort was validated by experts in Gestalt theory and therapy as representing the three stage model and the theory underlying it. Eight subjects, ambivalent about remaining in their marriages, performed the Q-Sort before and after 6 sessions of therapy using the two-chair technique. Moderate support was found for the 3 stages of the model, Opposition, Merging and Integration. Some support was found for the interaction of the factors of CR and C. Significant 2-way interaction was found for 1 subject before and after therapy considered successful according to the model. Significant 2-way interactions were found after successful therapy for four subjects but not before. Significant 2-way interactions were not found for subjects after unsuccessful therapy. When therapy was successful the factors of CR and C interacted as predicted. When therapy was not successful the factors of CR and C did not interact as predicted. The factors of CR and C did not interact for individuals who were experiencing a great deal of interruption-of-contact, indicating there is a possible pre-stage to the model where CR and C are independent of each other or where other factors may be involved. This study expanded the research on the Gestalt two-chair technique in several ways. It found some empirical support for the model and the theory underlying it. It found areas were CR and C do not interact as predicted by theory. It extended the range of application of research on two-chair technique from career decision-making to divorce decision-making. / Education, Faculty of / Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS), Department of / Graduate

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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)