Gestalt Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques

Abstract

Reviews the book, Gestalt Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques by Dave Mann (see record [rid]2010-18740-000[/rid]). This book covers the major concepts and practices of Gestalt therapy. Lively vignettes from the author's work, and experiential exercises, illustrate theoretical discussions for the reader. The writing style embodies Gestalt values and practices and gives the reader, indirectly, an experience of what relating and knowing in a Gestalt way is like. This is a wonderful book, a much-needed up-to-date, comprehensive, and readable presentation of current Gestalt therapy theory and practice. The author's kind voice and great awareness of human beings' struggles and existential condition come through and bring the book to a deep level of respect and understanding. This book is highly recommended for Gestalt students, trainees, trainers, teachers, therapists, psychologists of other orientations, and even clients. The general reader might benefit from it as well, since Gestalt is not just a therapy but also a way of being. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)