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-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. 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"[(Perls1942)] and "Gestalt Therapy Verbatim."[(Perls1969)] 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.
  
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-"Ego, Hunger and Aggression: A Revision of Freud's Theory and Method"[(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.+"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> <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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 )][(Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/gestalttherapyex0000perl|archive.org]])] )][(Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality - Full Book[[https://archive.org/details/gestalttherapyex0000perl|archive.org]])]
  
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