Experiential Therapies: Gestalt & Emotion-Focused Approaches — Chapter 6 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy
Experiential Therapies: Gestalt & Emotion-Focused Approaches — Chapter 6 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 6 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis dives deep into experiential therapies—particularly Gestalt Therapy by Fritz Perls and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by Leslie Greenberg. These dynamic approaches center on experiencing and processing emotions in the present moment to foster personal growth and lasting change. In this expanded summary, based on our podcast-style breakdown of Chapter 6 , you’ll learn how Gestalt and EFT techniques are transforming therapeutic practice. Prefer audio-visual learning? Watch the summary video above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more textbook-based psychology guides! The Evolution of Experiential Therapies Experiential therapies arose as alternatives to the more analytic and behavioral methods of their time, placing emphasis on direct emotional experience, awareness, and authentic cont...