About the course

The Unit of Work is a practical application of the Awareness Cycle in terms of a therapeutic session. The four distinct phases provide an orienting guide to the therapist in terms of managing the process, in any time slot, from start to completion.
Course includes: 101 minutes video presentation by Steve Vinay Gunther, 24 core readings, 16 additional readings, 1 related book, 118 item quiz, Completion certificate for 18 CPE points.

Course content

  • 101 minutes of video presentation by Steve Vinay Gunther
  • 23 core readings
  • 17 additional readings
  • 1 related book
  • 118 item quiz
  • Completion certificate for 18 CPE points
  • Subtitles in 30 languages

Course curriculum

    1. 14 Blocks to Creative Therapy.

    2. Grove, D (1991). Chapter 1 Clean language. In Resolving traumatic memories Metaphors and symbols in psychotherapy (pp. 1-25). Irvington.

    3. Levant, V. (1997). Knowledge, know-how and being in psychotherapy. Cognica, 1-2. copy

    4. McNeilly, R. B. (2007). Simplifying the language of effective therapy. The Centre of Effective Therapy.

    1. Barber, P. (2022). Holistic models to play with in group facilitation, coaching & therapy.

    2. Daniels, V. (2006). Transitions in Gestalt Therapy Available: https://consciousnessandculture.com/gestalt- therapy/transitions-in-gestalt-therapy/ [Accessed 05.09.23]

    3. Dierks, J. M. (1996). Listening within A brief therapy model for use with Gestalt theory. The Gestatlt Journal, 19(2), 51-99.

    4. Fagan, J. (1971) The tasks of the therapist. In J. Fagan & L. Shepherd, Gestalt therapy now (pp. 88-105). Harper and Row.

    5. Fitzpatrick, L. (2014). The cycle of creativity- Gestalt coaching and the creative process. Gestalt Review, 18(2), 161-171.

    6. Gestalt Center for Organization and Systems Development. Unit of work. Gestalt Center for Organization and Systems Development. httpswww.gestaltosd.orgbody-of-knowledgeunitof- work.

    7. Kenofer, B. (2015). Developing Gestalt case conceptualization. Gestalt Review, 19(2), 110-132.

    8. Korb, M., & Gorrell, J., & Van De Reit, V. (1989). Chapter 5 Therapeutic Interventions. Gestalt Therapy. Boston Allyn and Bacon. Pp 91-108.

    9. Perls, F. S. (1998). The manipulator A session of Gestalt therapy with Dr. Frederick Perls and group. The Gestalt Journal, 21(2), 73-88.

    10. Polster, E. & Polster, M. (1999). Prologue. From the Radical Centre The Heart of Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Press, Cleveland. Pp. 20-39.

    11. Polster, E. (1990). The therapeutic power of attention Theory and techniques. In J. Zieg (Ed.), Brief Therapy, Myths, Methods and Metaphors (pp. 378-389). BrunnerMazel.

    12. Polster, E. (1990). Tight Therapeutic Sequences. InBrief Therapy, Myths Methods and Metaphors - Zeig, J. (Ed).

    13. Polster, M. (1997). The Language of Experience. The Gestalt Journal, 4(1), 18-27.

    14. Rosenberg, S. S., & Lynch, J. E. (2002). Fritz Perls revisited A micro-assessment of a live clinical session. Gestalt Review, 6(3), 184-202.

    15. Rutkowski, N. (2014). Coaching and therapy- Finding common ground in Gestalt practice. Gestalt Review, 18(2), 146-153.

    16. Simon, S. N. (2012). Applying the Cape Cod Model to coaching. Gestalt Review, 16(3), 292-308.

    17. Sromov, V., Roubal, J. (2021). Case formulation in Gestalt therapy. The Gestalt Review, Vol 251 p.64-83.asp

    18. Williams, B. (2001). The practice of Gestalt therapy within a brief therapy context. The Gestalt Journal, 24(1), 7-62.

    19. Williams, L., & Plagens, C. (2009). Dynamic co-presencing- A creative approach to the Gestalt of curiosity. Gestalt Review, 13(2), 173-185.

    1. Duncan, B. (2013). What makes a master therapist_ Psychotherapy in Australia, 20(1), 58–66.

    2. Duncan, B. L., Miller, S. D. (2000). The Client's Theory of Change Consulting the Client in the Integrative Process. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, Vol. 10, No. 2.

    3. Durrant, M. (1994). Developing Skills in Solution-focused Brief Therapy. Eastwood Family Therapy Centre.

    4. Grove, D. (1998). The philosophy and principles of clean language. The clean collection.

    5. Lawley, J., & Tompkins, P. (2004). Clean language revisited- The evolution of a model. The clean collection.

    6. Miller, S. D. (2004). Losing faith- Arguing for a new way to think about therapy. Psychotherapy in Australia, 10(2), 44–51.

    7. Smith, G. The First Interview. Dulwich Centre.

    1. Fogarty, M., Bhar, S., Theiler, S., & O'Shea, L. (2016). What do Gestalt therapists do in the clinic_ The expert consensus. British Gestalt Journal, 25(1), 32–41.

    2. Harman, B. (1995). Gestalt therapy as brief therapy. The Gestalt Journal, 18(2), 77-85.

    3. Harman, R. L. (1987). Gestalt therapy without techniques-A session with Sue. Gestalt Journal, 10(1), 92–106

    4. Morin, J. (2016). Reflections on coaching- The application of Gestalt principles and positive psychology to transition coaching. Gestalt Review, 20(3), 279-288.

    5. Perls, F. (1972). Chapter iv. In Gestalt therapy verbatim (pp. 59-76). Bantam Books.

    6. Resnick, V. A. (2016). Emotional intelligence in coaching- Challenging the world through a Gestalt perspective 1. Gestalt Review, 20(3), 302-309.

    7. Roos, S. (2013). Chronic sorrow and ambiguous loss- Gestalt methods for coping with grief. Gestalt Review, 17(3), 229-239.

    8. Siminovitch, D. Unit of work. Gestalt Coaching Works.

    9. Staemmler, F. M. (1994). On layers and phases A message from overseas. The Gestalt Journal, 17(1), 5-31.

    10. Swanson, C., & Lichtenberg, P. (1998). Diagnosis in Gestalt therapy A modest beginning. The Gestalt Journal, 21(1), 5-16.

    1. Video lecture on Managing a Unit of Work - 101 minute

    1. Quiz on Managing a Unit of Work

    1. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 61 • Concept Map

    2. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 62 • Reflection Form

    3. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 63 • Core Readings - Focus summaries / concept maps

    4. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 64 • Journal - Interventions observed

    5. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 65 • Essay - Interventions analysed

    6. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 66 • Video/Seminar Presentation - Intervention - client/group

    7. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 67 • Transcript/Analysis - Polster analysis

    8. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 68 • Clinical Case Study - Current client study

    9. 17. Managing a unit of work • Assessment 69 • Transcript/Analysis - Audio analysis

About the presenter

Steve Vinay Gunther

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.

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