Practice gestalt therapy

Description

Use gestalt therapy techniques such as the empty chair technique and the exaggeration exercise in individual or group settings in the shape of creative exercises and experiments, aiming to make the individual understand different aspects of a conflict, experience, or mental health issue.

Alternative labels

apply gestalt therapy methods
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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Practice gestalt therapy is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Practice gestalt therapy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Social counsellor: Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.
Art therapist: Art therapists help patients overcome psychological and emotional difficulties through an artistic process which reflects emotions and feelings, focusing on patients who suffer a variety of problems such as mental, psychological, and behavioural disorders in order to facilitate self-understanding and awareness.
Recreational therapist: Recreational therapists offer treatment to persons who have behavioural disorders or conditions. They use techniques and interventions such as art, music, animals and dance to promote, maintain and restore the development and health of the patient.

 


 

References

  1. Practice gestalt therapy – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022