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The origin of Gestalt Therapy

The origin of Gestalt Therapy

Gestalt therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that has gained popularity for its emphasis on self-awareness and the present moment. But what is the origin of Gestalt therapy? Developed in the 1940s by Fritz Perls, Laura Perls, and Paul Goodman, this revolutionary approach to mental health focuses on immediate experience, promoting self-connection and authenticity, unlike traditional therapies that centre on the past.

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