YEAR ONE TRAINING • YEAR TWO TRAINING • SUMMER RESIDENTIAL

GESTALT TRAINING

 We know that universities do a good job of providing a foundation and background in understanding the basic theories of human behavior. Beyond that, learning how to do the nitty-gritty, nuts and bolts of therapy is what we teach in several major ways.  First, our trainees observe how to do Gestalt Therapy by watching the training faculty, who have been doing therapy for many years.  These demonstrations provide the trainee with an opportunity to learn the hidden skills of doing therapy, to discuss why the work was done in a particular way, to ask as many questions as possible so they thoroughly understand what is done. 

Next we give the trainees an opportunity to work as therapist with their fellow trainees under the careful guidance of the training faculty.  Supervision is done on the spot so that trainees are able to instantly receive feedback regarding what they are doing well and what needs attention.  We hope to help trainees develop their own unique style while being true to the principles of Gestalt Therapy.

ELIGIBILITY FOR TRAINING

Those  with the following backgrounds will be considered for admission to the program:

• Qualified mental health professionals such as psychologists, physicians, social workers, mater’s level counselors and mental health nurses
• Graduate students, enrolled in programs leading to a career in the mental health disciplines
• Human service professionals, not engaged in the practice of psychotherapy, for whose activities in the community and its institutions, the training program would prove relevant and stimulating
• Teachers and counselors who work in a variety of educational settings
• Others whose work or talents make it reasonable that they would benefit from the training and could use it in their work.  Those in this category are by necessity chosen on an individual basis.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

Refunds for tuition and fees apart from the deposit will be available upon written request up to 14 days prior to the activity. There will be a $20 charge to transfer registration from one workshop/training program to another. Tuition and fees will not be refunded if cancellation is made within 14 days of the activity. The Gestalt Institute of Phoenix will make a full refund if an activity is cancelled by the Institute because of insufficient registration or if the application is not accepted.