Purpose – To explore what a Gestalt Therapist can do when faced with a client who claims they had... more Purpose – To explore what a Gestalt Therapist can do when faced with a client who claims they had past live memories dealing with unfinished situations.
Methodology – review of a case of Gestalt Therapy session the author had as the basis for a discussion and reflection upon Gestalt Therapy literature.
Findings – When using dreamwork techniques a therapist does not judge or talk about the truth or symbology of the dream. Likewise, a past life memory can be addressed in the here and now and dealt in terms of its unfinished business.
Research Implications – Since the validity of past life memories cannot be scientifically proven or disproven, there is no way to validate its truth or a falsehood. As it is a prerogative of a therapist to not judge a client based on beliefs, it is useful to have a tool to address this issue.
Practical Implications – If a therapist rejects a past life memory because of their beliefs, their client may feel rejected. Offering a technique that can work for sceptics and believers alike, allows work to focus on the unfinished situation rather than what the client remembers.
Originality/Value – Past life memories have not been dealt with extensively in the Gestalt Therapy literature. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this as well as elicit discussion on the topic of past life unfinished business.
Purpose – To explore what a Gestalt Therapist can do when faced with a client who claims they had... more Purpose – To explore what a Gestalt Therapist can do when faced with a client who claims they had past live memories dealing with unfinished situations.
Methodology – review of a case of Gestalt Therapy session the author had as the basis for a discussion and reflection upon Gestalt Therapy literature.
Findings – When using dreamwork techniques a therapist does not judge or talk about the truth or symbology of the dream. Likewise, a past life memory can be addressed in the here and now and dealt in terms of its unfinished business.
Research Implications – Since the validity of past life memories cannot be scientifically proven or disproven, there is no way to validate its truth or a falsehood. As it is a prerogative of a therapist to not judge a client based on beliefs, it is useful to have a tool to address this issue.
Practical Implications – If a therapist rejects a past life memory because of their beliefs, their client may feel rejected. Offering a technique that can work for sceptics and believers alike, allows work to focus on the unfinished situation rather than what the client remembers.
Originality/Value – Past life memories have not been dealt with extensively in the Gestalt Therapy literature. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this as well as elicit discussion on the topic of past life unfinished business.
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Methodology – review of a case of Gestalt Therapy session the author had as the basis for a discussion and reflection upon Gestalt Therapy literature.
Findings – When using dreamwork techniques a therapist does not judge or talk about the truth or symbology of the dream. Likewise, a past life memory can be addressed in the here and now and dealt in terms of its unfinished business.
Research Implications – Since the validity of past life memories cannot be scientifically proven or disproven, there is no way to validate its truth or a falsehood. As it is a prerogative of a therapist to not judge a client based on beliefs, it is useful to have a tool to address this
issue.
Practical Implications – If a therapist rejects a past life memory because of their beliefs, their client may feel rejected. Offering a technique that can work for sceptics and believers alike, allows work to focus on the unfinished situation rather than what the client remembers.
Originality/Value – Past life memories have not been dealt with extensively in the Gestalt Therapy literature. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this as well as elicit discussion on the topic of past life unfinished business.
Methodology – review of a case of Gestalt Therapy session the author had as the basis for a discussion and reflection upon Gestalt Therapy literature.
Findings – When using dreamwork techniques a therapist does not judge or talk about the truth or symbology of the dream. Likewise, a past life memory can be addressed in the here and now and dealt in terms of its unfinished business.
Research Implications – Since the validity of past life memories cannot be scientifically proven or disproven, there is no way to validate its truth or a falsehood. As it is a prerogative of a therapist to not judge a client based on beliefs, it is useful to have a tool to address this
issue.
Practical Implications – If a therapist rejects a past life memory because of their beliefs, their client may feel rejected. Offering a technique that can work for sceptics and believers alike, allows work to focus on the unfinished situation rather than what the client remembers.
Originality/Value – Past life memories have not been dealt with extensively in the Gestalt Therapy literature. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this as well as elicit discussion on the topic of past life unfinished business.