Join the podcast as Hannah Turner, a Gestalt coach, shares insights on wholeness and change. Explore the role of self-awareness, experimentation, and dialogue in coaching. Learn about field theory and interconnectedness, and practical exercises for somatic awareness. Navigate the boundaries between counseling and coaching, and discover ways to connect with the guest for further learning.
Gestalt coaching emphasizes embracing individual wholeness for effective change.
Dialogue and experimentation are key tools in applying Gestalt principles in coaching.
Ethical considerations are crucial for maintaining boundaries between coaching and therapy in practice.
Deep dives
Definition of Gestalt Coaching
Gestalt coaching is about supporting individuals in their wholeness to bring about change by embracing the paradoxical theory of change, emphasizing that change happens when individuals become more of who they are.
Application of Gestalt Ideas in Coaching
Gestalt principles can be applied when working with individuals, couples, teams, and organizations to identify deep-rooted patterns that hinder progress and finding alternative ways of being that are more satisfying.
Identifying and Shifting Patterns
Patterns in coaching can vary from individual limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome to team behaviors like quick problem-solving without thorough examination. Identifying and shifting these patterns can lead to better outcomes and satisfaction.
Practical Application of Gestalt in Coaching
Practical ways to incorporate Gestalt ideas in coaching include focusing on here and now awareness, understanding the client's experience within the context of the present and historical field, and engaging in dialogue and experimentation.
Ethical Boundaries Between Coaching and Psychotherapy
Maintaining ethical boundaries between coaching and counseling involves recognizing client needs, contracting for frequency and depth of support, understanding the client's distress levels, and knowing when to refer to appropriate professionals.
Integration and Choicefulness in Gestalt
Gestalt theory emphasizes integration of various perspectives and practices to understand human experience, highlighting the choicefulness of what individuals choose to integrate based on what fits or empowers them, promoting self-awareness and growth.
Hannah Turner, Gestalt psychotherapist and coach, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, to explain the key principles of Gestalt coaching: supporting individuals and teams in their wholeness to bring about change. With a focus on experimentation and curiosity, dialogue can take various forms such as talking, movement, or artistic expression. She also discusses the boundaries between coaching and therapy, highlighting the need for ethical considerations. Hannah shares practical advice for incorporating Gestalt principles into coaching, encouraging further enquiry.
You will learn:
· The role of self-awareness and the coach-client relationship in Gestalt coaching
· The use of dialogue and experimentation
· The importance of field theory and understanding our interconnectedness
"Change happens when we become more of who we are, not when we try to be something we are not."
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