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In lectures, live demonstrations, and group seminar discussions, a theoretical framework is provided to facilitate the integration and understanding of experiential work. All courses are required, as specified by level. | ||||||||||
Our 4-year program consists of a combination of lecture, demonstration, practicum work and a clinical internship. Our extensive faculty is devoted to teaching the fundamentals of Gestalt therapy theory with an emphasis on hands-on experiential learning. Training candidates treat clients in our low-fee clinic and develop the beginning of a private practice while training with us and attending weekly supervision with a faculty member. In this way, training candidates gain supervised experience hours to fulfill LCSW, LP & LMC license requirements. Upon graduation, trainees may take their clinic clients into private practice. Classes take place on 20 Friday evenings from 6-9 p.m. from October through May, and include a few additional weekend seminars and workshops throughout the year.
The "Core" Curriculum:
Experiential work--including practicum, faculty demonstrations and intensive weekend workshops--forms the core of our training curriculum.
Practicum sessions provide trainees with the opportunity to work as patient or therapist, under the moment-to-moment supervision of a faculty member.
Demonstrations by Faculty provide the opportunity to observe and discuss the application of Gestalt theory to Gestalt therapy practice, after a live therapy demonstration.
Weekend and Weeklong Workshops provide an intensive training experience in a collegial and supportive atmosphere, in which advanced concepts in Gestalt therapy are explored and the unique individual style of each training therapist is defined and supported.
Practitioner Program: Our 1-year program offers participants an introduction to Gestalt Therapy theory and practice and provides the opportunity to explore the application of Gestalt principles to allied fields. The program meets every other Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. from October through May.
Coursework: Trainees in the Practitioner Program take all coursework required in Level I of the Clinical Fellowship Program (see above) except the DSMIV-R course and weekend personal growth workshops.
Clinical Fellowship Program: Open to those licensed to practice psychotherapy: Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychoanalysts, Nurses' and Physician's Assistants. Some unlicensed applicants may be also be accepted into the non-clinical track of our program and attend coursework, but do not see clients in our clinic. To apply, complete an application form, and send additional requested materials. Once received, we will contact you to arrange a personal interview.
Practitioner Program: Anyone with an interest in Gestalt therapy may apply to our 1-year program. Those clinicians who already have an active practice but want to add to their knowledge and skills will find our program challenging and exciting. Also, people from allied fields such as business consulting, coaching, public relations, body work and others can add to their professional skill set in our Practitioner Program. To apply, complete an application form and send additional requested materials. Once received, we will contact you to arrange a personal interview. Clinical Fellowship Program:
Tuition for all Coursework: $2,650
Weekly Supervision - $30/Session (begins second semester of the first year)
Weekly Psychotherapy - (At least 2 years of individual therapy, At least 1 year of group therapy, plus one year of either group therapy or indiviudal therapy (your choice).
Fees arranged individually with therapists.
Practitioner Program:
Tuition for the all Coursework: $2,550
Weekly Psychotherapy: (group or individual) Fees arranged individually with therapist.
Payment plans that divide the annual tuition into as many as eight payments are available. Most major credit cards accepted.


