The paradox: change occurs spontaneously when you let go of agendas & goals. ‘What is, is, & one thing follows the next’ is a Gestalt take on Existentialist notions of Being and Becoming. We examine Beisser’s contribution to the theory and practice.
Free Course includes: 07 core readings, 50 item quiz, 3 assignments, Completion certificate for 10 CPE points.
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Sternick, A. (2019). Paradoxical decisions Apply self-humor, improvisation, and affirmation. Positive Psychology News. httpspositivepsychologynews.comnewsalex-sternick2019012839564
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Cooke, M. (2007). Paradoxical Theory of Change. httpwww.playtherapyonline.netStudentsCooke-Moynene-Paper1.html.
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Neutze, D. (1998). Moving Towards Wholeness. Paragate, Winter 1998.
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Wilson, R.R. (2006). The Anxiety Disorder Game. Psychotherapy in Austrtalia, 12(2), 36-45.
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Video lecture on Paradoxical Theory of Change - 60 minute
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GO Center. (2021). The influence of Tao, zen and Buddhism on Gestalt coaching. httpswww.linkedin.compulseinfluence-tao-zen-buddhism-gestalt-coaching-go-center
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Beisser, A. (2001). Paradoxical theory of change. The Gestalt Journal, 24(2), 87-92.
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Maurer, R. (2003). Using the paradoxical theory of change in organizations. Gestalt Review, 7(3), 252-260.
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Jacobs, L. (2020). Engaged surrender The polarity of dialogue in Gestalt therapy. Gestalt Review, 24(2), 163177.
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Denes, M. (1997). Paradoxes in the therapeutic relationship. The Gestalt Journal, 20(2), 75-92.
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Stevenson, H. Paradox- A Gestalt theory of change. Herb Stevenson.
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Yontef, G. M., & Fuhr, R. (2005). Gestalt therapy theory of change. In A. L. Woldt & S. M. Toman (Eds.), Gestalt therapy History, theory, and practice (pp. 118). Sage Publications.
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Stevens, J.O. (1975). Hypnosis, intention and wakefullness. In J. O. Stevens (ed.)., Stevens, Gestalt Is (pp. 247-259). Real People Press.
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Marmgren, L. (1998). Change Some speculations based on comparing Gestalt and complexity theory. Gestalt Review, 2(1), 28-47.
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Seltzer, L. F. (1984). The role of paradox in Gestalt theory and technique. The Gestalt Journal, 7(2), 31-42.
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Van Dusen, W. (1958). Wu Wei, No-Mind and the Fertile Void in Psychotherapy . In A. Molino (Ed.), The couch and the tree Dialogues in psychoanalysis and Buddhism (pp. 8793). essay, North Point Press.
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Seltzer, L. (1986). Chapter 4 Gestalt Therapy. Paradoxical Strategies in Psychotherapy A Comprehensive Overview and Guidebook. New York John Wiley and Sons. Pp72-83.
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About the presenter
Dr Steve Vinay Gunther
Steve Vinay Gunther has studied Gestalt therapy since 1985 and founded Gestalt institutes in Australia, South Korea, and China. Since 2000, he has been an international Gestalt trainer, teaching in Asia, Egypt, South Africa, Mexico, Colombia, and the USA.
In addition to Gestalt therapy, Steve is trained in family therapy, narrative therapy, somatic therapy, career coaching, and family constellations. He has practiced and studied meditation since 1973 and previously served as a professor of Spiritual Psychology at the Ryokan Institute in Los Angeles.
Steve pioneered relational psychology with his concept, The Unvirtues, and designed the Relational Parenting system. He is the father of five children and grandfather to four boys.