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GESTALT THEORY VS. PERSON-CENTRED THEORY

Gestalt Theory vs. Person-Centered Theory

The Gestalt theory of psychotherapy was developed by Frederick Perls (1893-1970) in

the 1950s. This approach seeks to help clients comprehend their present-day state as opposed to

what happened in the past. Moreover, the Gestalt theory underscores the need for clients to

experience their lives via re-enactment instead of dwelling on unchangeable past experiences.

Additionally, according to Capuzzi & Stauffer (2016), the Gestalt theory assumes a client-

centred approach and endeavours to enhance the client's self-awareness to resolve pending

businesses. Indeed, this form of therapy is holistic and seeks to unionize the processes of

thinking, feeling and sensing (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2016).

Person-centred therapy was inspired by Rodger’s theory on human personality. This

approach proposes three pillars of a truly therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor:

congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy. This approach is more appropriate for

clients who require more self-confidence, a more solid sense of identity and the capacity for

more vibrant interpersonal relationships (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2016).

Initially, Gloria was of the view that she harvested more from her interaction with Perls.

The session between Gloria and Perls was characterized by multiple in-season conflicts.

However, Gloria was later interviewed after thirteen years and she shifted her opinion and

argued that she had received more help from Rodgers. Gestalt therapists opine that the emotional

imbalances and mental frustrations experienced by humans are attributable to their inability to

recognize and comprehend their personal feelings. Gestalt gave Gloria a conducive environment

to pour out her personal feelings and this is what made the therapy session more successful than

the one with Perls (Reilly & Jacobus, 2009). Gestalt therapy is more applicable to clients who are

interested in boosting their self-awareness but are unaware of their contributions to their

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Running head: GESTALT THEORY VS. PERSON-CENTERED THEORY Gestalt Theory vs. Person-Centered Theory Name Institution 1 2 GESTALT THEORY VS. PERSON-CENTRED THEORY Gestalt Theory vs. Person-Centered Theory The Gestalt theory of psychotherapy was developed by Frederick Perls (1893-1970) in the 1950s. This approach seeks to help clients comprehend their present-day state as opposed to what happened in the past. Moreover, the Gestalt theory underscores the need for clients to experience their lives via re-enactment instead of dwelling on unchangeable past experiences. Additionally, according to Capuzzi & Stauffer (2016), the Gestalt theory assumes a clientcentred approach and endeavours to enhance the client's self-awareness to resolve pending businesses. Indeed, this form of therapy is holistic and seeks to unionize the processes of thinking, feeling and sensing (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2016). Person-centred therapy was inspired by Rodger’s theory on human personality. This approach proposes three pillars of a truly therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor: congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy. This approach is more appropriate for clients who require mor ...
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