In order for Gestalt therapy to be effective it is imperative that both the client and the therapist focus on their immediate perceptual and sensory experience (Palmer, 2011, p. 83). The most relative element of the Gestalt approach for me is the parallels drawn between the philosophical underpinnings of this form of therapy and my own personal faith grounded in Yogic philosophy. Yoga is defined as of thought waves in the with the ‘the cessation mind’, “the aim being union Universal Consciousness through the realization of one’s true nature” (SSCY, 2011). The referred material offers a distinction between Gestalt therapy, focused classical primarily on the development of self-awareness, and contemporary Gestalt therapy that is more conscious of relationship with themselves, others and the universe, (Palmer, ‘contact’, one’s 2001, p. 83), although the terminology and language differs, these fundamental principles uphold the underpinning philosophy of both Yoga and the Gestalt approach . More specifically Kelly & Howie (2011), expand on the subject, describing the basis of contemporary Gestalt therapy as being more the necessity of experiencing the present moment, ‘person-centered’, reflecting maintaining focus on the and of the past or the future. Learning to ‘here now’ rather than aspects live in the present thereby facilitates clarification of core beliefs and values, assisting in the one’s establishment of realistic goals cultivated in that present moment (p. 300). Gestalt therapy aims to develop self-responsibility, “self knowledge, acceptance, authenticity, and personal & Jacobs 2007; Yontef 7 Simkin, growth” (Clarkson, 1989; Yontef 1993, as cited in Kelly & Howie, 2011, p. 300). The founder of the Mount Madonna (Saanta Cruz, CA.) and Salt Spring centre for Yoga (Salt Spring island, B.C.), the Sri Ram orphanage (Northern India), renowned author and my personal Guru (spiritual teacher), Baba Hari Dass, carries this message to the world on the topic of & is ‘binding thoughts liberation’, “Liberation not attained in the past or future. It is attained in the present. Any binding thought should be
In order for Gestalt therapy to be effective it is imperative that both the client and the therapist focus on their immediate perceptual and sensory experience (Palmer, 2011, p. 83). The most relative element of the Gestalt approach for me is the parallels drawn between the philosophical underpinnings of this form of therapy and my own personal faith grounded in Yogic philosophy. Yoga is defined as ‘the cessation of thought waves in the mind’, “the aim being union with the Universal Consciousness through the realization of one’s true nature” (SSCY, 2011). The referred material offers a distinction between classical Gestalt therapy, focused primarily on the development of self-awareness, and contemporary Gestalt therapy that is more conscious of ‘contact’, one’s relationship with themselves, others and the universe, (Palmer, 2001, p. 83), although the terminology and language differs, these fundamental principles uphold the underpinning philosophy of both Yoga and the Gestalt approach . More specifically Kelly & Howie (2011), expand on the subject, describing the basis of contemporary Gestalt therapy as being more ‘person-centered’, reflecting the necessity of experiencing the present moment, maintaining focus on the ‘here and now’ rather than aspects of the past or the future. Learning to live in the present thereby facilitates clarification of one’s core beliefs and values, assisting in the establishment of realistic goals cultivated in that present moment (p. 300). Gestalt therapy aims to develop “self knowledge, acceptance, self-responsibility, authenticity, and personal growth” (Clarkson, 1989; Yontef & Jacobs 2007; Yontef 7 Simkin, 1993, as cited in Kelly & Howie, 2011, p. 300). The founder of the Mount Madonna (Saanta Cruz, CA.) and Salt Spring centre for Yoga (Salt Spring island, B.C.), the Sri Ram orphanage (Northern India), renowned author and my personal Guru (spiritual teacher), Baba Hari Dass, carries this message to the world on the topic of ‘binding thoughts & liberation’, “Liberation is not attained in the past or future. It is attained in the present. Any binding thought should be
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