The therapeutic process from perspectives of two psychotherapy schools: a systemic therapist and a gestalt-therapist in conversation

Authors

  • Corina Ahlers
  • Domna Ventouratou-Schmetterer

Abstract

In this article possible differences between Systemic Therapy and Gestalt-Therapy are discussed by reflecting upon two systemic case reports. Basic assumptions of both schools are analyzed by two therapists from the perspective of the assumed psychotherapeutic identities.

Keywords:
Systemic therapy with individuals, Gestalt-Therapy, contact patterns, therapeutic stance, emotions, therapeutic interventions.

Author Biographies

Corina Ahlers

Dr. Corina Ahlers, geb. 1958, Studium der Psychologie in Wien. Mehrjährige Tätigkeit an psychiatrischen Krankenhäusern, seit 1986 Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Ehe- und Familientherapie der Stadt Wien. Arbeits- und Forschungsschwerpunkte: Lehrtätigkeit in der Ausbildung zur systemischen Therapeutin, systemische Konzepte in der Einzeltherapie, narrative Konzepte der „Person “, Konstruktionismus und deren Anwendung in der Therapie und in der Ausbildung.

Korrespondenz: Dr. Corina Ahlers, Liniengasse 25/2b, A-1060 Wien, Österreich; Mag. Domna Ventouratou-Schmetterer, Währinger Straße 22/37a, A-1090 Wien 

Domna Ventouratou-Schmetterer

Mag. Domna Ventouratou-Schmetterer, geb. 1965 in Athen, ist klin. Psychologin, Psychotherapeutin (Ausbildung in Integrativer Gestalttherapie und Weiterbildung in systemischer Familientherapie im ÖAGG) und Supervisorin (ÖAGG und ÖBVP) und arbeitet in einer psychosomatischen Station und in der freien Praxis.

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Published

1998-07-01

How to Cite

Ahlers, C., & Ventouratou-Schmetterer, D. (1998). The therapeutic process from perspectives of two psychotherapy schools: a systemic therapist and a gestalt-therapist in conversation. Psychotherapie-Wissenschaft, 6(3), 139–151. Retrieved from https://psychotherapie-wissenschaft.info/article/view/575

Issue

No. 3 (1998): Psychotherapie Forum 6/3 (veröffentlicht bei Springer Wien New York)

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