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Using a unique combination of lectures, live demonstrations, group seminar discussions, and a clinical internship, the Clinical Fellowship Program provides a theoretical framework which facilitates the integration and understanding of gestalt theory and experiential work. All courses are required, as specified by level. |
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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 addition, our clinic is authorized by NYS to provide supervised experience hours to fulfill LCSW & LP license requirements. (Click here for futher information.) Upon graduation, trainees licensed to do so 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, intensive weekend workshops, and personal therapy--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.
Clinical Experience in our onsite clinic, beginning in Level II, provides hands-on learning.
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.
Individual and Group Therapy provide a first-hand experience of Gestalt therapy and a forum for working through issues that may emerge in the therapist/client relationship.
Weekend IntensiveTherapy Workshop
Weeklong Intensive Practicum Workshop
Weekly Individual and/or Group Therapy
Weekend Intensive Therapy Workshop
Weeklong Intensive Practicum Workshop
Weekly Individual and/or Group Therapy
Weekend Intensive Therapy Workshop
Weekend Intensive Practicum Workshop
Weekly Individual and/or Group Therapy
Weekend Intensive Therapy Workshop
Weekend Intensive Practicum Workshop
Weekly Individual and/or Group Therapy
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.
Admission Requirements: Admission to all programs is based on review your application and personal interview. For further information, contact us at 212-689-7740 or gestaltassoc@aol.com.
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.
Tuition for all Coursework: $3,050 plus $100 per semester materials fee.
Weekly Supervision: $35 per 1/2-hour session and $70 per 1-hour session,
depending on State licensure requirements.
Weekly Psychotherapy: At least 2 years of individual therapy, and at least 1 year of group therapy, plus one year of either group therapy or indiviudal therapy.
Fees arranged individually with therapists.
Practitioner Program:
Tuition for the all Coursework: $2,950 plus $100 per semester materials fee.
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.


