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He dealt with pathology; that was his game, rightly so. But he happened to build principles in a way that dealt with how people's minds work. He also had guidance for them through the therapeutic process that was generally related to the pathology. He basically invented another religion.
Apr 4, 2024 · He envisioned therapy as a communal event that could help people explore life’s themes in a more engaging and supportive setting. In the 1960s, he experimented with running Gestalt therapy groups in coffee houses.
Erving Polster (13 April 1922 – April 2024) was a Czech psychologist who was a pioneer in Gestalt Therapy.
This remarkable collection traces central themes in the work of Erving and Miriam Polster, two of the best-known and best loved Gestalt therapists in the world.
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Erving and Miriam Polster started a training center in La Jolla, California, and published a book, Gestalt Therapy Integrated, in the 1970s. [ 13 ] They were influential in advancing the idea of contact boundary phenomena, which is a key part of Gestalt theory.
Erving Polster is considered one of the greatest therapists of all time. Watch him conduct Gestalt Therapy, and read an in-depth interview.
Dec 1, 2020 · Enchantment and Gestalt Therapy is a personal exploration of Erving Polster’s remarkable career, the value of the Gestalt approach, and the power of enchantment in psychotherapy.
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