Unit Objectives
"Understand the application of Gestalt to work with families and couples. Be able to work with families and couples using a Gestalt approach."
Understanding Theory
Different approaches to working with couple and family systems , Relationship of Gestalt , principles and practice to couple/family work , The Zinker model of intervention , Field view of family , Existential view of family , The interactive cycle , Boundary distortions in family interactive process , Therapist goals and values , Complementarity and the middle ground , Therapist cautions
Personal Development
"Able to perceive the ‘between’ , Aware of own issues being triggered"
Practice Skills
Apply Gestalt principles to couples and family work , Work with process in relation to a couple/family system , Apply the Zinker model of interventions , Facilitate development of interactive cycle , Use genograms , Remain at the boundary of the system , Work small , Recognise and work with subsystems , Facilitate heightened contact between members of the system , Heighten awareness