How Does Gestalt Therapy Differ from Psychoanalytic Therapy

question 78

Multiple Choice

How does Gestalt therapy differ from psychoanalytic therapy?

• A)In Gestalt therapy, there is no delving into past experiences.
• B)In Gestalt therapy, the critical element is the therapist's unconditional positive regard for the patient.
• C)In Gestalt therapy, there is little emphasis on the here and now.
• D)In Gestalt therapy, there is little or no training required for therapists.

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