"The regeneration of an atrophied personal center…can only be attained in the person-to-person attitude of a partner, not by the consideration and examination of an object."
- Martin Buber

Weekend Training Program

Each year, the program offers five weekend intensives of experiential and didactic training. Beginning and advanced groups are available. Trainees are assigned to training groups with people of varying backgrounds and experience, with each group limited in size to approximately twelve participants. Lecture, discussion and actual “hands-on” clinical practice with live supervision are included in each weekend to help integrate theory with practice. Trainees enroll for one year at a time. Those who continue through to the advanced level may be eligible for the certification process as a gestalt therapist.

Program Highlights

Learn the theory of relational gestalt therapy which is taught systematically and interwoven into the experiential part of the program.

  • Observe demonstration by faculty
  • Function as a therapist under direct supervision of faculty in a supportive and accepting milieu
  • Integrate practice and theoretical principles
  • Learn and work with your "growing edge"
  • Develop your own style of therapy

Our purpose is to support trainees to develop skills and competence in gestalt therapy theory and practice.We strive to integrate relational gestalt therapy principles with the unique personal style of each participant and facilitate the building of a supportive learning community.We also strongly recommend that our trainees enter their own gestalt therapy. A list of qualified gestalt therapists practicing in your area is available upon request.

Dates

September 28 - 30, 2007; November 2 - 4, 2008; January 25 - 27, 2008; March 28 - 30, 2008; May 16 - 18, 2008.

Times

Friday: 6 pm - 9 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sunday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Friday afternoon groups (optional), Case Study or Practice: 3 pm - 5 pm.

Tuition

$1700 per training year.* Any cancellation notice must be received one week in advance of the program starting date and an administration fee of $75 will apply. There are no refunds for missed weekends during the training year.

* Some partial scholarships available. For more information contact Jan Ruckert by phone: 310-478-3300, fax: 310-471-2092, or .

Location

West Los Angeles

Continuing Education: 60 hours

For more information or to register for this program, please contact us or use our online registration form.

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