Gestalt therapy puts an emphasis on the present, as opposed to the past. Rather than dwelling on things that have already happened, we turn our attention to what you’re experiencing here and now, which will inevitably carry influences from the past. You can’t change your past, but the difference in the Gestalt approach is that, in this present moment, you have the opportunity to act and have an effect on your experience.
For those who appreciate Buddhist philosophy or practice meditation, but struggle to bring presence and awareness into everyday life, Gestalt therapy can bridge the divide between the often solitary practice of retreating to meditate and coming forward with stable support to meet the demands of living in our chaotic world. Instead of tuning out, we’re tuning in.
Katheryn Soleil, LP 