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Program Goal:

The goal of this training experience is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of Gestalt Therapy. Participants explore new areas of professional development while gaining new tools and an expanded vision to explore the interpersonal relationship with greater effectiveness and depth.

Program Format:

  • Training occurs in a group format that is educational, not therapeutic in nature. However we expect each participant to develop their capacity for self-integration, as well as, their ability to work within and contribute to group learning.

  • There are 14 training weekends conducted over two academic years

Program Content:

  • Year I: Introduction of the Gestalt Model including the contact boundary and its interruptions; practical problems of therapy with constructive solutions; awareness continuum, personal and professional growth; and therapeutic theory and implications.

  • Year II: Implementation of the Gestalt Therapy Model includes developing application and personal style into therapy practice, professional performance; confidence expansion; building a firm theoretical base to support and increase the repertoire of therapeutic response; increased personal and professional awareness of group dynamics, couple and family systems.

Application Requirements:
  • A Masters Degree in behavioral science or related field, or

  • Comparable professional experience.

  • Acceptance and approval by the Program Faculty and Program Administrator

  • Participation in a group or personal interview,

  • Submission of autobiographical statement.

Tuition and Fees:
  • Tuition for the two year training and certificate of completion is $5,200 (or $2600 per academic year).

  • A non-refundable application fee of $50.00

  • Payment schedules are available.

Continuing Education Credit:

The Gestalt Training program is approved for 200 continuing education credits through the National Board for Certified Counselors.  

Please direct application inqueries to:
Dr. Thomas Petrone - Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh 
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