Abstract
"Abstract This article addresses the concept of power in Gestalt therapy. It builds particularly on the work of two field theorists: Kurt Lewin and Pierre Bourdieu, and proposes a view of power as moderating the field and impacting the relational moment. Moving beyond the notion of power as visible coercion, the article explores the more implicit power that lies in our everyday privilege and our ground. It outlines two key moderations of power that play out at both the individual and systemic levels. Highlighting contextual power in such a way also leads to a re-evaluation of Gestalt’s change theory as being driven by contextual supports as well as organismic needs. Finally, the article concludes with reflections on the implications for practice. Keywords power, field theory, relational, theory of change, privilege, Kurt Lewin, Pierre Bourdieu, Habitus"
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