Abstract
"Abstract: Couples therapy is often described as a more active, or even as a more directive form of psychotherapy, and is frequently written about with a focus on technique. This paper argues that Gestalt therapists can work with couples dynamically while remaining collaborative and dialogic in their approach. Four foundational theoretical assumptions are discussed and subsequently connected to four aspects of their application to couples therapy. In particular, the Buberian dialogic method is offered as the heart of Gestalt couples therapy, and various clinical vignettes are presented to illustrate Gestalt work with couples. Keywords: couples therapy, relational Gestalt therapy, field perspective, field conditions, perspectivalism, dialogic method, experimental attitude, experience-near psychotherapy."
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