Full Description
Phenomenology of the Self in Gestalt Therapy is a compelling and insightful work that offers an original and in-depth perspective on Gestalt theory and practice.
With theoretical rigor and clear exposition, the author guides the reader through the core concepts of the model, such as the self, spontaneity, and contact, skillfully weaving together phenomenological reflection and clinical sensitivity. By revisiting the founding text of Perls, Hefferline, and Goodman in light of contemporary developments, Macaluso makes complex material accessible and reveals its ongoing relevance to therapeutic practice.
This is an essential text for psychotherapists, students, and scholars seeking to engage with the living heart of Gestalt and to deepen their understanding of how its theory can inform and enrich clinical work.
Contents
1. Subjective Experience in Gestalt Therapy: Aspects and Relational Dynamics 2. The Theory of the Self in Gestalt Therapy: Self, Ego, Id, and Personality 3. The Spontaneity of the Therapeutic Encounter as a Key Factor for Change 4. Deliberateness and Spontaneity in Gestalt Therapeutic Action 5. The Id in Gestalt Therapy 6. Rediscovering the Id in Dreamwork: A Gestalt Approach through the Continuum of Awareness 7. Personality, Neurotic Mechanisms, and Gestalt Diagnosis 8. The Concept of the Field in Gestalt Therapy: Developments and Implications
