Gestalt and Psychoanalytic Therapies: Structural Analysis and Rapprochement

Arthur C. Nielsen, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1980.34.4.534

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This paper examines the psychoanalytic concepts of interpretation, resistance, and transference as manifest in gestalt therapy. Although these concepts are de-emphasized, criticized, and disavowed in gestalt theoretical writings, they are actually fundamental to the underlying or “deep” structure of gestalt therapy. Examples of gestalt interventions are described and indications for their use suggested.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 34 • Number 4 • 1980, pp. 461–605

Pages: 534 - 544

PubMed: 7446800

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Published in print: 1980, pp. 461–605

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Arthur C. Nielsen, M.D.^†

Chicago, Ill.

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An abbreviated version of this paper was read at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, May 1978.

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Chief, Psychiatric Residency Education, Northwestern University Medical School, 320 E. Huron St., Chicago, Ill. 60611.

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