The empty chair technique in Gestalt Psychotherapy

ISBN-13: 9786205114674 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str.

Celina Márquez García

Opis

This book contains valuable explanations on the theoretical foundation and step-by-step methodology to apply the empty chair technique, one of the most effective techniques in Gestalt Therapy for processing and closing unfinished business.A series of factors to be considered in order to increase the effectiveness of the technique are addressed: in which cases it is advisable to use it, at what moment of the therapy, how to induce visualization, how to facilitate the expression of emotions with the use of unfinished sentences and how to end the exercise. Likewise, guidelines are provided for the management of obstacles, when there is resistance in the process.

O autorze

Psychologist with a master's degree in Gestalt psychotherapy, specialization in child and adolescent psychotherapy, doctorate in education and training in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Teacher at the Faculty of Psychology of the Universidad Veracruzana. 15 years of experience in psychological therapy of children, adolescents and adults.