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Gestalt News & Notes is a joint publication of The Gestalt Journal Press and The Gestalt Therapy Network and contains information of interest to the Gestalt community.

Gestalt Institute of Cleveland

Welcome!

The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland ™ (GIC) was founded over 50 years ago with participation from the key founders of Gestalt Theory, Fritz Perls and Laura Perls. We then pioneered the application of Gestalt theory to work with couples, families, groups, and organizations. Today, GIC is the world’s largest institute for the study of Gestalt theory…more

Learn, explore and apply Gestalt Methods with us.

Gestalt Highlights

  • Call for Conference Proposals! AAGT 10th Biennial International Conference: Continutity and Change: Gestalt Therapy Now…more
  • What is Gestalt? The German word gestalt means a complete pattern or configuration. A Gestalt is a perceived whole…more
  • Why explore our programs? Our integrated Gestalt based training programs provide you with a wide range of invaluable…more
  • Where do I start? It depends on your experience with Gestalt theories and methods. New to Gestalt? Then, start with a weekend Introductory Workshop. Experienced in Gestalt? Consider a multi-session training program within your area of interest.

Program News

  • NEW! Groups, Teams and Small Systems Program in Oct. 2009.This advanced 9-month program is an opportunity to deepen, enrich capacity to work and be in groups, teams...more
  • The Gestalt Training Program (GTP) is a dynamic 18-month training program designed to foster the growth, development and transformation of people…more
  • Which training program should I take? Consider a program within your professional area of interest. Training & Human Development (THD) programs enhance the practices and experiences of psychotherapists, practitioners, educators and professionals. Executive & Organization Development (EOD) programs are designed to enhance the skills of executives, managers and consultants. Our Coaching programs offer opportunities for personal development and for coaching certification.

Workshop News

  • NEW OD Workshop Series! This 3 workshop series, Conflict, Confrontation & Negotiation, focuses on knowing how to stay on task without being consumed by tensions and emotions. A powerful and integrative opportunity...more
  • 4 New Gestalt Experience Workshops: Introduction to Gestalt Added in 2009! more
  • NEW! Introduction to Gestalt Organizational Development Workshops in 2009. This introductory workshop is a prerequisite for attending Executive & Organization Development Programs...more
  • Sign-Up for Prerequisite Workshops. Our prerequisite workshops are required before taking our training programs. They are filling quickly. Which one do you need to take?…more

Featured Articles

  • Competitive Edge. Executive Coaching is evolving at a brisk pace. Awareness of the value of providing coaching as a learning tool for executive and leadership development is becoming common …more

Faculty Highlight

Barbara W. Fields, MSSA, LISW is a therapist in private practice, working with individuals, couples, and groups. She also works as a consultant and clinical supervisor. More...

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Coaching Programs

New coaching programs are coming this summer. Please check back soon.


Executive & Organization Development (EOD)

July 10-12, 2009
Conflict - A Gestalt Approach

August 14-16, 2009
Confrontation - A Gestalt Approach

October 2-4, 2009
Influence/Negotiation - A Gestalt Approach

1 year - 5 modules starting November 15-21, 2009
Becoming an Effective Organizational Intervener

Prerequisite Workshops