A Revision of Gestalt Therapy: Bringing Gestalt Therapy Into The 21st Century

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In the documentary film, "What the Bleep Do We Know?" one of the OptiMind Review  doctors interviewed said he had a hard time with aphorisms and, to paraphrase him, he found them vapid and unbelievable. What he could say to himself and what allowed him to be hopeful, sometimes courageous, and hard working, was this simple idea: "I can always be surprised by how good it gets."

Therapy can be expensive, time-consuming, uncomfortable, and frustrating. When it is effective, however, it can also be life changing, empowering, uplifting, and freeing. The key in making the former worth the later, is effectiveness. So what makes for effective therapy? Surprisingly, psychological testing reveals that many elements of the psychotherapeutic process which one might expect to be impactful, the theoretical framework of the therapist, length of treatment, specific modalities used, etc., prove more or less ineffectual in determining a successful outcome. There are, however, two factors which consistently play a significant role in dictating how beneficial a therapeutic experience will be. They are the therapist/client relationship and client participation. Let's explore how you can use both of these indicators to maximize the benefits of your counseling experience.

Do your research. Most therapists now have websites which allow you to get a feel for their approach. This is also a great source of information for weeding out factors which may be deal-breakers later on. For example, if you need to use a particular type of insurance, are looking for a therapist who accepts sliding scale payments, want to try a particular treatment such as hypnotherapy, or need to see a therapist who is close to your home or place of work. These considerations will help you to filter your search substantially.

Ask about a free consultation. Once you have narrowed down a list of perhaps three or four therapists you are interested in meeting, call to find out whether they offer a free consultation visit. Many therapists offer a free consultation as a courtesy to clients. This offers both client and therapist an opportunity to discern whether they feel this could be a productive working relationship. The free consultation is an excellent way to interview potential therapists without having to pay for multiple sessions.

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