Fritz Perls

1. Biographical data/history of theorist: Fritz Perls (1893-1970): Major influences on Fritz Perl’s life include: serving in World War 1 against is families wishes, studying psychoanalysis (Perl’s did not agree with several of the concepts), marrying Laura Perls in 1930 (helped him develop his therapy), fleeing Germany to South Africa due to the Nazi occupation (1933), moving to New York worked with Horney (1946). 2. View of personality development: Personality: There are two concepts that…

First became aware of Dr. Kinnie's work through his now ancient software Magic Mountain, Magic Mirror and Merlin which changed my life (for the better.) Took a lot of doing to find out his name and thus find this book but worth all the time and effort. Currently reading his book Magic Theater which I found used here on Amazon. His work may seem a bit off the beaten track but that's part of it's appeal. Not only has it changed my life for the better but has provided me with a tool kit to continue…

(brought existentialism into the United States), and Irvin Yalom (Seligman et al., 2014). Gestalt therapy had similar attributes to person-centered theory and existential psychotherapy but was mostly different. It was primarily generated by Fritz and Laura Perls, and other theorists. According to Sabar S. (2013), it was developed as a modification of Freud's Psychoanalysis, and…

Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP is a discipline originally developed by studying and modeling the work of world-class therapists such as Milton Erickson, Virginia Satir and Fritz Perls. One of the attributes that these and any great therapist has is a deep level of understanding and communication with their client. In general we call this rapport. One of the greatest lessons that NLP can teach us in the business world is that of rapport. Rapport is one of those unusual talents that most…

be able to see the strength and weakness within each we need to start by introducing the founders and key figures within these two theories. Founder/Key Figures The founders and key figures in these therapies range. Gestalt Therapy came from Fritz perls and his wife, Laura. Family Systems therapy came from Alfred Alder with key figures such as Murray Bowen, Virginia Satir, Carl Whitaker, Salvador Minuchin, Jay Haley, and Cloe Madanes. They all had their own part put into each therapy and were…

There are three different ways to handle anxiety disorder, behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive. Behavior is learning from ones surroundings, humanistic is making choices from one’s self, and cognitive is how one thinks. A Behavioral Psychologist may imply that Jake learns from his surroundings. The whole concept is learned through classical and operant conditionings. Jake has learned that when he brings good grades home his parents reward him and when he brings bad grades home they scold him…

treatment in today’s generation, and if it is to be effective, creativity must be in place when delivering these theories in practice (Corey, G, 2000, pg. 3). Gestalt therapy is one of the several therapies that are commonly being used today. Fritz perls and Laura Perls were the…

Theoretical Framework View of Human Nature Key Theorists Key Terminology Key Concepts Strengths/Weakness Therapeutic Techniques Psychodynamic 1. Psychoanalysis Instincts /Drive an innate psychic energy known as id. Sigmund Freud Catharsis or Abreaction drives Conscious and unconscious mental state activity The strengths are having the Western values being effective. The weaknesses are modified by measure of awareness. Interpretation of the transference relationship. Individuals are…

Oaklander’s book Windows to Our Children is both interesting and informative. Chapters seven through nine discuss enactment, play therapy, and the therapy process. Enactment, which includes play acting and improvisation, is a great experience for children because they have a chance to become someone else by using more of themselves. Children who are shy and timid often open up. For example, Carla came to therapy too tired to do anything. Oaklander had her act out receiving a letter. Carla…

John Doe is a forty-seven year old unemployed student. He used to be a successful plastering contractor until Rheumatoid Arthritis left him duct taping tools to his hands and eventually not only unable to climb scaffold but enable to walk and having to use a power chair to get around. He is married to Jane, age forty, and they have seven children, though none are together. John brought four to the relationship and Jane three. John says sex was fun when he was young drinking and partying, but…