Gestalt Play Therapy Supervision

Abstract

In this chapter, the author presents an overview of gestalt therapy and gestalt play therapy as a foundation to present a basic framework of gestalt play therapy supervision. The key elements of self-awareness as a main tenet in gestalt therapy will be explained, along with the techniques adapted from the gestalt play therapy process, and the general gestalt therapy process will be used to further develop a general framework for gestalt play therapy supervision. The discrimination model of supervision will also be presented to assist in understanding the role of the gestalt play therapy supervisor and the needs gestalt play therapy supervisee. Finally, the supervisory relationship will be explored as the author creates a potential blueprint to engage in the gestalt play therapy process.