To Change, Be Yourself: An Illustration of Paradox in Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy emphasizes contact with unwanted and disowned aspects of self. This article describes the use of a therapeutic exercise based on paradoxical intent within the framework of Gestalt therapy and uses one client's account of the experience to illustrate its effectiveness.

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Published in:The Personnel and Guidance Journal 1981-10, Vol.60 (2), p.101-103
Main Authors: PETERSON, LORRIE, MELCHER, ROBERT
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Gestalt therapy emphasizes contact with unwanted and disowned aspects of self. This article describes the use of a therapeutic exercise based on paradoxical intent within the framework of Gestalt therapy and uses one client's account of the experience to illustrate its effectiveness.
ISSN:0031-5737
0748-9633
2164-4918
DOI:10.1002/j.2164-4918.1981.tb00651.x