**Buddhist Psychology and Contemporary Gestalt Therapy:
Bringing Mindfulness to Psychotherapy Practice

 This two year, 6 weekend program integrating Buddhist psychology and mindfulness meditation into Gestalt therapy training offers a series of 3 weekend workshops each year which provide in-depth exposure to Gestalt theory and practice, as well as an overview of Buddhist psychology concepts and meditation methods. The intersection of the two approaches is explored in depth. All levels of clinical experience welcome. For more details on this program, you can also click on the 'Buddhist Psychology and Gestalt therapy' and 'Applications' links.

Meeting Times:

Friday 7:00-9:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -5:30 PM (Lunch on your own 1:00-2:30 PM)
Sunday 9:30 AM-1:00 PM

Location:

TBA / Portland, OR

CE Credits:  72 (12 per weekend)

Cost:  Tuition for the two year program is $1,590. which includes the six weekend workshops, and selected readings. Some partial scholarships are available.

Remaining 2010-2012 Two Year Program Dates:

Oct 28 - 30, 2011

Jan 27 - 29, 2012

May 4 - 6, 2012

2011-2013 Two Year Program Dates:

Nov 11 - 13, 2011

Feb 24 - 26, 2012

June 1-3, 2012

Sept 28-30, 2012

Jan 25-27, 2013

May 3-5, 2013

2012-2014 Two Year Training Program Dates:

Nov 2-4, 2012

Feb 22-24, 2013

May 31-June 2, 2013

Sept 27-29, 2013

Jan 24-26, 2014

May 2-4, 2014

Educational Objectives:

This program is designed to enable participants to:

• List the three philosophical foundations of Gestalt therapy and discuss their implications for practice
  
  
• List and define basic Gestalt therapy theory concepts
  
  
• Observe and practice contemporary Gestalt therapy methods
  
  
• List and define basic Buddhist psychology concepts
  
  
• Experience mindfulness and concentration meditation
  
  
• Observe and practice the clinical application of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness methods via the Gestalt therapy approach to psychotherapy
  
  

TO APPLY:

-- Click on ‘Application’ link

-- Download and print application

-- Mail completed application form, including signed financial and policy agreement and deposit check to:

Gestalt Therapy Training Center—Northwest
757 SE 34^th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

** Advanced Weekend Training Program/Advanced Ongoing Group

These programs provide an opportunity for those who have completed two years of training with GTTC-NW (or its equivalent) to continue to deepen their knowledge of Gestalt therapy theory, and to strengthen their skills in is application, as well as working on individual therapy style and repertoire. Intermediate –Advanced levels of clinical experience.

Meeting Times:

Friday 7:00-9:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM -5:30 PM (Lunch on your own 1:00-2:30 PM)
Sunday 9:30 AM-1:00 PM

Advanced Ongoing Group:

1^st and 3^rd Wednesday evenings of the month, 6:45-8:45 October-June

2011 1st Meeting Oct 5, 2011

Location:

Same as above

CE Credits: 36 (12 per weekend)

Cost:  $795. (Weekend)

            $90./month (Ongoing)

2011-2012 Advanced Weekend Training Dates:

Oct 14 - 16, 2011

Feb 10 - 12, 2012

April 20 -22, 2012

Educational Objectives:

This training is designed to enable participants to:

• Explain all Gestalt therapy concepts, and their application to practice
  
  
• Describe the process and relevant theory concepts in demonstrations participated in or observed
  
  
• Demonstrate skills in application of theory/method in supervised practicum
  
  
• Explain intervention choices theoretically