Gestalt and Mindfulness: Parallel Paths to Presence
Introduction In recent years, the word mindfulness has become a household term. It’s used to describe everything from stress reduction to corporate wellness. Yet long before mindfulness became mainstream, Gestalt therapy had already been cultivating the same qualities of presence, awareness, and acceptance within the therapeutic encounter. While they arose from different traditions—Gestalt from humanistic […]
Shame and Self-Awareness in Gestalt Therapy
Introduction Shame is one of the most profound and misunderstood human emotions.In Gestalt therapy, it is not seen merely as a symptom to remove but as a signal of disrupted contact — a boundary experience that tells us something about how we relate to others and ourselves. This perspective moves away from labeling shame as […]
Embodied Awareness and the Body in Gestalt Therapy
Introduction In Gestalt therapy, the body is not separate from the mind — it is the ground of experience. Every gesture, breath, and movement reveals how a person relates to the world.Unlike analytic approaches that focus primarily on cognition or narrative, Gestalt therapy views awareness as embodied — something that happens through sensation, movement, and […]
Gestalt Review – Volume 5 (2001)
The fifth volume of Gestalt Review, released in 2001, demonstrates the growing intersections between Gestalt therapy and other disciplines, including neuroscience, spirituality, and trauma studies. This volume features contributions that deepen the clinical understanding of Gestalt practice while expanding its influence in areas such as coaching, community development, and integrative psychotherapy. About Gestalt Review […]
Gestalt Review – Volume 4 (2000)
The fourth volume of Gestalt Review, published in 2000, explores the integration of Gestalt therapy with contemporary movements in psychology and organizational studies. The articles highlight the role of awareness in psychotherapy, the dialogical foundations of the approach, and the creative application of Gestalt principles in leadership, education, and clinical practice. About Gestalt Review Volume […]
Gestalt Review – Volume 3 (1999)
The third volume of Gestalt Review showcases the continued expansion of Gestalt therapy into new domains of theory, practice, and research. Published in 1999, this volume examines the therapeutic relationship, supervision practices, and the integration of Gestalt with existential and phenomenological traditions. It highlights both clinical innovations and broader applications in education, organizational development, and […]
Gestalt Review – Volume 2 (1998)
The second volume of Gestalt Review continues the journal’s mission to advance Gestalt theory and practice through scholarly dialogue, case studies, and clinical exploration. Published in 1998, this volume highlights the evolving applications of Gestalt therapy across individual, group, and organizational contexts. With contributions from leading Gestalt practitioners and researchers, the issue explores both the […]
Gestalt Review – Volume 1 (1997)
Welcome to the first volume of Gestalt Review. Originally published in 1997, this issue features foundational articles exploring Gestalt therapy, philosophy, and clinical applications. Volume 1, Number 1 Welcome to Gestalt Review – Joseph Melnick, PhD Teacher, Collaborator, Friend: Fritz – Arnold Beisser, MD The Unified Field in Practice – Malcolm Parlett, PhD A Gestalt […]