The roots of Gestalt derive from Jan Smuts & the Gestalt psychologists who pioneered holism; Kurt Lewin developed Field Theory - now a central pillar. Explore using context in therapy, spheres of influence, 5 core principles, & co-created realities.
Free Course includes: 16 core readings, 01 additional reading, 6 assignments, 50 item quiz, Completion certificate for 10 CPE points.
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$50.00
Course curriculum
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del Pozo, H., & Hellinger, B. (1999). Unravelling family secrets. httpbertchile.iwarp.comHellingerFamily
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Dimitrov, V (1998). Introduction to the Key Concepts of Complexity Science.
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Sheldrake, R. (2008). Morphic resonance and morphic fields - An introduction. Rupert Sheldrake. httpswww.sheldrake.orgresearchmorphic-resonanceintroduction.
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Cabrera, D. (2015). The 6 sacred cows of systems thinking. httpsblog.cabreraresearch.orgsacred-cows-of-systems-thinking-emergence
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Blatner, A. (1985). Looking at relationships. In Foundations of psychodrama (1st ed., pp. 81ΓÇô89)
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Hyland, M. E. (2001). The intelligent body. New Scientist, 12.
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Goodman, M., & Karash, R. (1995). Six steps to thinking systemically. The Systems Thinker, 6(2), 16ΓÇô18.
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Waters Center for Systems Thinking. (2019). Habits of a systems thinker.
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Bird, J. (2000). Working with time. In The heart's narrative -Therapy and navigating life's contradictions (pp. 233ΓÇô241). Edge Press.
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Catalina Foothills School District & Waters Foundation (2007). Systems Thinking Rubric. Systems Thinking in Schools Partnership
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Williamson, D. (1999). Face to face. In Two plays (pp. 74ΓÇô125). Currency Press.
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Stroh, D. P. (2010). Identifying and breaking vicious cycles. The Systems Thinker, 20(10), 7ΓÇô8.
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Engel, G. L. (1980). The clinical application of the biopsychosocial model. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 137(5), 535ΓÇô544.
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Assessment no 3-1
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Assessment no 3-6
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Video lecture on Field Theory - 207 minute
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Gunther, SV (2021). Entanglements and flow in the family field. Qineticare - 64 minute
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Qineticare Webinar series “Embracing Change” - The Family Field – Entanglements and Flow (Vinay Gunther)
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Macaluso, M. A. (2015). Beyond the Perls-Goodman model- From the organism-environment field to the relational field. Gestalt Review, 19(3), 233-250.
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Rubenfeld, F. (2011). Cocreating the field- Intention and practice in the age of complexity (2009). Gestalt Review, 15(3), 321-326.
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Gibson, R. (1998). 1st Australian Gestalt Conference. Perth.
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Schoch de Neuforn, S. (2001). Considering the field in the Gestalt therapy clinic. Australian Gestalt Journal, 5, 39ΓÇô47.
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Stevenson, H. (2018). Holism, field theory, systems thinking, and Gesalt consulting- How each informs the other - Part 2, practical application. Gesalt Review, 22(2), 189-207.
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Lobb, M. S. (2019). The paradigm of reciprocity- How to radically respect spontaneity in clinical practice. Gestalt Review, 23(3), 232-260.
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Neumann, J. E. (2005). Kurt Lewin at the Tavistock Institute. Educational Action Research, 13(1), 119-136.
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Rubenfeld, F. (2009). Reflections- Field theory and transcendent experiences. Gestalt Review, 13(3), 296-301.
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Gerunde, H., & Kampmann, V. (1996). Disease and suffering - the Gestalt approach as an alternative to the medical model. The British Gestalt Journal, 5(2), 84ΓÇô91.
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Mearra, A. (1999). The butterfly effect in therapy Not every flap of a butterflys wing... Gestalt Review, 3(3), 205-225.
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Parlett, M. (1991). Reflections on field theory. The British Gestalt Journal, 1, 6891.
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Parlett, M. (2011). Beyond individualism- Toward a new understanding of self, relationship, and experience (2000). Gestalt Review, 15(3), 271-280.
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Roberts, A. (1999). Digging up the bodies. The British Gestalt Journal, 8(2), 134ΓÇô137.
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Frew, J. (1992). From the perspective of the environment. The Gestalt Journal, 15(1), 39-60.
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Yontef, G. M. (1993). Introduction to field theory. In Awareness, dialogue and process - Essays on Gestalt therapy (pp. 285ΓÇô325). The Gestalt Journal Press.
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Cahalan, W. (1983). An elaboration of the Gestalt personality theory The experience of self in social relations. The Gestalt Journal, 6(1), 39-53.
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O'Neill, B. (2010). Being present to the emergent creation of the field- Wordsworth, Buber, and Gestalt therapy. Gestalt Review, 14(2), 171-186.
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Latner, J. (1983). This is the speed of light Field and systems theories in Gestalt therapy. The Gestalt Journal, 6(2), 71-109.
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Meyer, K. (2017). Advances in contemporary psychoanalytic field theory Concept and future development. Istituto di Gestalt H.C.C. Italy.
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Francesetti, G. (2019). The field perspective in clinical practice - Towards a theory of therapeutic phronesis
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Siminovitch, D. Unit of work. Gestalt Coaching Works.
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O'Neill, B. (2008). Relativistic quantum field theory Implications for Gestalt therapy. Gestalt Review, 12(1), 723.
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Schulz, F. (2013). Roots and shoots of Gestalt therapy field theory - Historical and theoretical developments. Gestalt Journal of Australia and New Zealand, 10(1), 24–47. 
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Philippson, P. (2017). Topics in Gestalt therapy - Revisiting the field [Kindle Edition].
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Smith, N. W., & Smith, L. L. (1996). Field theory in science - Its role as a necessary and sufficient condition in psychology. The Psychological Record, 46(1), 3–19. 
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Parlett, M. (1991). Exploring the field. (Excerpted from Reflections on field theory. The British Gestalt Journal, 1, 68–91). 
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Parlett, M. (1997). The unified field in practice. Gestalt Review, 1(1), 16ΓÇô33.
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Parlett, M., & Lee, R. G. (2005). Chapter 3- Contemporary Gestalt therapy - Field theory.
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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.