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 ======Fritz Perls====== ======Fritz Perls======
  
-Fritz Perls was a German-born psychiatrist and psychotherapist who is best known for co-founding the school of psychotherapy known as Gestalt therapy. He developed this approach in the 1940s and 1950s and it became a popular form of psychotherapy in the 1960s and 1970s.+Fritz Perls[(FritzPerls>Fritz Perls[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Perls|Wikipedia]])] was a German-born psychiatrist and psychotherapist who is best known for co-founding the school of psychotherapy known as Gestalt therapy[(Gestalt_therapyGestalt therapy[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_therapy|Wikipedia]])] 
 +. He developed this approach in the 1940s and 1950s and it became a popular form of psychotherapy in the 1960s and 1970s.
  
 The main focus of Gestalt therapy is on the individual's present experience and how they perceive and interact with their environment. Perls believed that people often get stuck in patterns of behavior that are not beneficial to them, and that by becoming more aware of these patterns, they can make changes that will lead to a more fulfilling life. The main focus of Gestalt therapy is on the individual's present experience and how they perceive and interact with their environment. Perls believed that people often get stuck in patterns of behavior that are not beneficial to them, and that by becoming more aware of these patterns, they can make changes that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
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 Perls also emphasized the importance of the therapeutic relationship in Gestalt therapy. He believed that the therapist should be a non-judgmental and empathic listener, who can help the individual to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Perls also emphasized the importance of the therapeutic relationship in Gestalt therapy. He believed that the therapist should be a non-judgmental and empathic listener, who can help the individual to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
  
-In addition to his work in psychotherapy, Perls also wrote several influential books on Gestalt therapy, including "Ego, Hunger and Aggression" and "Gestalt Therapy Verbatim." These books helped to popularize the approach and to train new therapists in the method.+In addition to his work in psychotherapy, Perls also wrote several influential books on Gestalt therapy, including "Ego, Hunger and Aggression" [(:harvard:Perls1942)] and "Gestalt Therapy Verbatim." [(:harvard:Perls1969)] These books helped to popularize the approach and to train new therapists in the method.
  
 =====Influences===== =====Influences=====
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 There are several other well-known Gestalt therapists who have made significant contributions to the field. Some of these include: There are several other well-known Gestalt therapists who have made significant contributions to the field. Some of these include:
  
-  * **Laura Perls:** Laura Perls was the wife of Fritz Perls and co-founder of Gestalt therapy. She was a trained therapist and also a key figure in the development of the approach. She is known for her emphasis on the importance of body awareness in therapy, and for her work in the areas of group therapy and couples therapy.+  * **Laura Perls[(LauraPerls>Laura Perls[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Perls|Wikipedia]])]:** Laura Perls was the wife of Fritz Perls and co-founder of Gestalt therapy. She was a trained therapist and also a key figure in the development of the approach. She is known for her emphasis on the importance of body awareness in therapy, and for her work in the areas of group therapy and couples therapy.
  
-  * **Paul Goodman:** Paul Goodman was a philosopher and social critic who was also a co-founder of Gestalt therapy. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of community and social issues in therapy, and for his work in the areas of education and political activism.+  * **Paul Goodman[(PaulGoodman>Paul Goodman[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Goodman|Wikipedia]])]:** Paul Goodman was a philosopher and social critic who was also a co-founder of Gestalt therapy. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of community and social issues in therapy, and for his work in the areas of education and political activism.
  
-  * **Isadore From:** Isadore From was a student of Fritz Perls and one of the early practitioners of Gestalt therapy. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and for his work in the areas of group therapy and family therapy.+  * **Isadore From[(IsadoreFrom>Isadore From[[https://www.a2gestalt.com/isadore-from.html|a2gestalt.com]])] 
 +:** Isadore From was a student of Fritz Perls and one of the early practitioners of Gestalt therapy. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and for his work in the areas of group therapy and family therapy.
  
   * **Erving Polster:** Erving Polster was a student of Fritz and Laura Perls, and continued to develop and innovate the gestalt therapy approach. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of self-expression and creativity in therapy, and for his work in the areas of group therapy and organizational consulting.   * **Erving Polster:** Erving Polster was a student of Fritz and Laura Perls, and continued to develop and innovate the gestalt therapy approach. He is known for his emphasis on the importance of self-expression and creativity in therapy, and for his work in the areas of group therapy and organizational consulting.
  
-  * **Charlotte Selver:** Charlotte Selver was a student of Fritz and Laura Perls, she was a pioneer in the field of sensory awareness and body-centred approaches in psychotherapy. She is known for her emphasis on the importance of somatic experience in therapy, and for her work in the areas of group therapy and workshops.+  * **Charlotte Selver[(CharlotteSelver>Charlotte Selver[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Selver|Wikipedia]])] 
 +:** Charlotte Selver was a student of Fritz and Laura Perls, she was a pioneer in the field of sensory awareness and body-centred approaches in psychotherapy. She is known for her emphasis on the importance of somatic experience in therapy, and for her work in the areas of group therapy and workshops.
  
 ====="Ego, Hunger and Aggression"===== ====="Ego, Hunger and Aggression"=====
  
-"Ego, Hunger and Aggression: A Revision of Freud's Theory and Method" is a book written by Fritz Perls and published in 1969. In this book, Perls critiques Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis and develops his own approach to psychotherapy, which he called Gestalt therapy.+"Ego, Hunger and Aggression: A Revision of Freud's Theory and Method" [(:harvard:Perls1942)] is a book written by Fritz Perls and published in 1969. In this book, Perls critiques Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis and develops his own approach to psychotherapy, which he called Gestalt therapy.
  
 The book is divided into three parts: "Ego," "Hunger," and "Aggression." In the first part, Perls critiques Freud's concept of the ego, arguing that it is too passive and that individuals need to take more responsibility for their own behaviour. He also critiques the idea of the "death drive," which he believes is an overly negative view of human behaviour. The book is divided into three parts: "Ego," "Hunger," and "Aggression." In the first part, Perls critiques Freud's concept of the ego, arguing that it is too passive and that individuals need to take more responsibility for their own behaviour. He also critiques the idea of the "death drive," which he believes is an overly negative view of human behaviour.
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 Fritz Perls' work in Gestalt therapy has had a significant impact on the field of psychotherapy. His emphasis on self-awareness, self-responsibility and the importance of the therapeutic relationship has helped to change the way many people think about mental health and the role of therapy in promoting well-being. Fritz Perls' work in Gestalt therapy has had a significant impact on the field of psychotherapy. His emphasis on self-awareness, self-responsibility and the importance of the therapeutic relationship has helped to change the way many people think about mental health and the role of therapy in promoting well-being.
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 +<caption>Three approaches to psychotherapy. [motion picture] by Rogers, Carl R. (Carl Ransom), 1902-1987; Perls, Frederick S; Ellis, Albert, 1913-2007; Shostrom, Everett L., 1921-1992; Psychological & Educational Films (Firm)</caption>
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 +==== Books ====
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 +  * Perls, F., Ego, Hunger and Aggression [( :harvard:Perls1942>>
 +authors   : Perls, F.
 +title     : Ego, Hunger and Aggression 
 +published : 1942,1947
 +isbn      : 0-939266-18-0
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-939266-18-0
 +)][(Ego, Hunger and Aggression - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/egohungeraggress0000perl|archive.org]])]
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 +  * Perls, F., Gestalt Therapy Verbatim [( :harvard:Perls1969>>
 +authors   : Perls, F.
 +title     : Gestalt Therapy Verbatim 
 +published : 1969
 +isbn      : 0-911226-02-8
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-911226-02-8
 +)][(Gestalt Therapy Verbatim - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/gestalttherapyve00fred|archive.org]])]
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 +  * Perls, F., In and Out the Garbage Pail [( :harvard:Perls1969-2>>
 +authors   : Perls, F.
 +title     : In and Out the Garbage Pail  
 +published : 1969
 +isbn      : 0-553-20253-7
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-553-20253-7
 +)][(In and Out the Garbage Pail  - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/inoutgarbagepail0000perl_w2e6|archive.org]])]
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 +  * Perls, F., The Gestalt Approach and Eye Witness to Therapy [( :harvard:Perls1973>>
 +authors   : Perls, F.
 +title     : [( :harvard:Perls1969-2>>
 +authors   : Perls, F.
 +title     : The Gestalt Approach and Eye Witness to Therapy
 +published : 1973
 +isbn      : 0-8314-0034-X
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-8314-0034-X
 +)][(The Gestalt Approach and Eye Witness to Therapy - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/gestaltapproache00fred|archive.org]])]
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 +  * Perls, F., Hefferline, R., & Goodman, P., Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality [( :harvard:Perls1951>>
 +authors   : Perls, F., Hefferline, R., & Goodman, P.
 +title     : Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality
 +published : 1951
 +isbn      : 0-939266-24-5
 +url       : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-939266-24-5
 +)][(Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/gestalttherapyex0000perl|archive.org]])]
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