Unit Objectives
"Understand the interface between the transpersonal and Gestalt.
Be able to work with a clients transpersonal belief system.
Be able to use transpersonal process when appropriate with clients."
Understanding Theory
"3 paradigms of therapy:
reductionist
reductionist
transpersonal (TP)
Where TP principles overlap Gestalt, where Gestalt is applied to the TP, where Gestalt is different than TP, and where TP is different than Gestalt."
Personal Development
Listen to internal hunches/intuition , Willingness to not know, to let go of expertise, to be empty , Know own beliefs and values , Tolerant of other’s spiritual perspectives , Come to terms with own religious wounds , Able to support self in existential crisis , Able to find meaning in difficult situations , Able to stand in presence of and recognise Mystery , Integrated own transcendent experiences , Committed to own spiritual growth
Practice Skills
"Able to work with spiritual support system of client , Explore clients spiritual belief and ethical system phenomenologically , Support client’s spiritual growth , Work with the creative void, both client’s and with own during therapy process"