Gestalt therapy principles

Gestalt therapy is a humanistic approach focused on personal responsibility and the present moment. Its key principles include awareness, which emphasizes understanding one's thoughts and feelings; experience, encouraging individuals to engage fully with their current emotions; and the concept of the "here and now," stressing the importance of living in the present rather than dwelling on the past or fearing the future. Gestalt therapy also values the relationship between individuals and their environment, fostering a sense of wholeness by integrating various parts of the self and promoting authentic self-expression.