Nonlinearity and Gestalt Therapy : Back to the Beginning

<p>Gestalt methods are explored in the context of the nonlinear view. The original Lewinian equations are updated to the current notions of nonlinear dynamics and current Gestalt Therapy theory. Ordinary differential equations and nonlinear processes are applied some of the key features of Gestalt Theory. Theoretical positions are explored and therapeutic impact considered.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral Project

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year

2008

Author dc:creator

• Kim, Darryl G.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Todd Burley
• Mary-Catherin (Kiti) Freier-Randall
• Robert Resnick

• Psychiatry and Psychology
• Human behavior -- Mathematical models -- Dissertations; Psychology -- Statistical methods; Psychometrics; Factor analysis; Attitude (Psychology) -- Testing; Nonlinear theories; Equations -- Numerical solutions; Bifurcation theory.
• Psychotherapy -- methods
• Psychology, Clinical
• Psychology, Social
• Brain -- physiology
• Phenomenology.

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/629

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-1764