Lisa Houston, Ph.D.

April 25th Workshop in Silver City, NM:

Contemporary Gestalt Therapy for Mental Health Providers

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Contemporary Gestalt Therapy for Mental Health Providers:

An Introduction to a Humanistic Approach for Healing in Difficult Times

Date: April 25th, 2025

Time: 9-3:30

Location: The Hearth, 1915 Swan St, Silver City, NM

Presenters: Lisa Houston, PhD and Ken Hutchinson, PhD
Cost: $180 Student rate: $15

“Gestalt reaches the parts of the brain that traditional education overlooks: the brain’s function core that is essential for resilience, motivation, well-being and consciousness. If you will let it, Gestalt has the power to

transform your brain and your life.”



— Anthony ("Tony") Ian Jack, PhD, Principal Investigator of Brain, Mind & Consciousness Laboratory

Gestalt Therapy (GT) is a holistic and relational approach to understanding human experience

and fostering growth. GT focuses on the interconnectedness of an individual's thoughts, feelings,

behaviors and environment. Contemporary GT remains rooted in Humanistic traditions that align with new and emerging evidence obtained from neuropsychology and neurobiology research.

The GT approach emphasizes the importance of the present moment, self-awareness and taking responsibility for one's choices, dialogue and action. By exploring the complex interplay between an individual’s experience and their environment, GT offers a powerful framework for personal growth, healing, and transformation.

 

This six hour workshop is designed for psychologists, counselors, social workers, coaches and

other healthcare providers who seek to expand their expertise beyond one dimensional “text

book” approaches to therapy. Gestalt principles and interventions can benefit clinical practice, as it offers a dynamic and experiential approach to working with clients from diverse backgrounds and contexts. By focusing on the interplay of the client's present experience and the therapeutic relationship, GT helps clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, leading to lasting change and personal growth.

 

What you will learn:

GT roots, evolution, relationship to research

Principles and core concepts

Implications for rural and diverse populations, telehealth application and brief therapy

Listening to, and working with, your own inner experiences

An introduction to Greenberg and Johnson’s Markers of incomplete gestalts, and techniques for interventions

In vivo demonstrations, experiential learning


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