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Gestalt Theatre – Integrace aplikovaného dramatu do Gestalt terapie
Gestalt Theatre – Integration of Applied Drama into Gestalt Therapy

Author(s): Tomáš Andrášik
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Gestalt Theatre; Gestalt therapy; drama in therapy; theatre of experience; expressive therapy; improvisational theatre;

Summary/Abstract: Gestalt Theatre is an integrative approach to psychotherapy. It stands firmly grounded in the conceptual framework and philosophy of Gestalt therapy, into which it brings the best practices and principles from drama therapy, applied theatre improvisation and the theatre of the experience. The article defines the underlying theoretical framework for Gestalt Theatre. It argues for the natural proximity and connection of Gestalt therapy and applied drama and useful principles of their interconnection in therapeutic practice.

  • Issue Year: 14/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 147-169
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Czech
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