Program July 12 - 24, 2009

2009 marks the 38th year of our European (2009 in the USA) Summer Residential Gestalt Therapy Training Program. The purpose of this program is to provide the highest quality training available for psychotherapists, in Gestalt and Experiential psychotherapy while retaining the flexibility to be adaptable to practitioners of Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as other relational models of therapy. All faculty will do clinical demonstrations with all work related to theory. More advanced participants work with clients from lower groups in individual therapy under supervision of faculty and/or Group Leaders. Our successful Master Class will continue in 2009 - a group for very experienced Gestalt Therapists.

There are many aspects of GATLA’s Summer Residential Training Program that distinguish it from other training programs in Gestalt Therapy, that make it a cutting edge training opportunity, and make it a benchmark for Gestalt Therapy Training Programs worldwide.

New In 2009 -

GATLA has invited several “Gestalt Elders” to be part of the training this year. These are Gestalt teachers who were trained by Fritz, and/or Lore Perls, Jim Simkin, and/or Isadore Fromm and have made an important contribution to Gestalt Therapy. The Elders will have the opportunity to supervise some trainees, sit in on groups and add their perspectives, give evening presentations and add an unparalleled richness to our community. There will be opportunities to talk, eat, “schmooze” and laugh with these honored guests.

In response to feedback from participants, we will be lightening the load in 2009 offering fewer trio times and more time to relax and enjoy the scenery, facilities and the community.

Strong Community - International in scope - participants from 20-25 different countries. Internationally trained faculty.

Five Levels of Training - Interdependent groups, interweaving theory, supervision, group work and personal therapy.

Supportive Environment - Therapists and consultants can do their own personal therapy and training away from their home community.

Clinical Practicum - Participants have an individual therapy client whom they see daily with live supervision. This offers an ongoing experience both with therapy and intensive supervision over time.

MasterClass - An opportunity for very experienced Gestalt therapists who have completed their trainings (with GATLA or other Institutes -Gestalt or not) to observe and do personal work with all three core faculty, Todd Burley, Rita Resnick and Bob Resnick as well as other MasterClass participants followed by in depth discussion of therapeutic issues. Enhance your therapeutic and/or supervisory skills, option to bring in any special interest projects (special populations, research, theory, etc.) for consultation from MasterClass members and Core Faculty. MasterClass participants have an individual therapy client whom they see daily with live supervision.

CONTINUING OUR SUCCESSFUL THEORY TRACK IN 2009 – WORKING WITH CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS.
Participants who are working with children and adolescents and/or those interested in learning to work with this population. In addition to a daily theory lecture there will be additional practice time allocated during the workshop.

Participants Present Their Work - Optional evening presentations.

Trios or Quartets - Small groups are organized frequently throughout the workshop to practice Gestalt methodology under the supervision of a Trainer, Group Leader or a member of the Clinical Practicum or MasterClass .

Faculty Committed to Dialogue - Constantly evolving and changing our program based on feedback and proposals from participants and advances in psychological science as well as Gestalt theory and practice.

Return Rate of Over 80% - Attests to the relevance, flexibility and growth of this program.

Training Levels

BASIC GROUP: The Basic Group is designed for applicants who are new to Gestalt Therapy or who have limited post-graduate training in Gestalt Therapy. Many Basic Group members come to our training with years of useful and relevant experience, however they are not familiar with Gestalt theory or therapy.

ADVANCED GROUP: Designed for clinicians who have a minimum of 2 years of Gestalt Therapy training.

ADVANCED INTENSIVE GROUP Each member of this group is assigned a client from within the group to work with in front of the large group as well as within the trios.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM GROUP: The Clinical Practicum group focuses intensely on improving participants’ clinical skills and emphasizes the integration of clinical work and Gestalt theory.

MASTERCLASS: Designed to meet the needs of very experienced Gestalt therapists who have completed training with GATLA or other Institutes. They will work directly with core faculty (Todd Burley, Rita Resnick, and Bob Resnick) followed by in depth discussion of therapeutic and theoretical issues, enhance therapeutic and supervisory skills as well as an opportunity to get sophisticated feedback on personal research, clinical, and teaching or service projects.

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