<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt">This book is a practical, professional reference on the practice of Gestalt Therapy (GT) by Philip Brownell, a leading practitioner and scholar in the field. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The book covers the philosophical basics of GT and contrasts it with various types of psychotherapeutic approaches. The book also provides guidelines on how to apply GT principles to therapeutic practice with clients. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lastly, the authors cover training on a post-graduate level, certification, and continuing education issues relevant for the practicing therapist.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Key features:<o:p></o:p></B></P><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P><UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt" type=disc><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt">Explains Martin Buber's use of "dialogue" in gestalt therapy and how to practice in a dialogical manner</LI><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt">Compares and contrasts the features of a gestalt system of diagnosis with <EM>Diagnostic and Statistical</EM><EM><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic"> Manual</SPAN></EM><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> of Mental Disorders</I> (DSM)</LI><LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt">Provides GT treatment planning and case management practices </LI></UL><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p> </o:p></I></P>