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I am offering a one day Gestalt Therapy workshop co-facilitated by my colleague Doug Aberle in Surry Hills, NSW on Sunday March 29th. This event is open to newcomers and experienced Gestalt therapists alike. 
For information and to register, please check out our Eventbrite page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gestalt-therapy-workshop-sydney-tickets-1983624605593?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Two Gestalt therapists talk about the science of trauma, Gestalt conceptualization of trauma, and applications for treatment.
This episode features guest host Kristen R Myers, PsyD, DrPH, MA.
Kristen R Myers, PsyD, DrPH, MA, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, GATLA-certified gestalt psychotherapist. She works as a clinic Site Director, Co-director of the Seattle GATLA training program and owns a private practice. She completed doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology (with a specialization in Health Psychology) and in Public Health (with a specialization in Preventive Care) at Loma Linda University. Kristen has trained in and practiced Gestalt Therapy since 2005 and joined the faculty in 2016. She is passionate about self-acceptance, connection, interdependence and agency. She approaches her professional life and personal life with values for inherent growth and wholeness-orientation of all living beings. Also core for her are the importance of non-pathologizing, anti-oppression and the importance of the impact of one’s developmental and current environment on well-being and health. She works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Experience includes working through trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders and attachment difficulties.  

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Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians.  Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care. 
​Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. 
In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. 
Contact: www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com

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We are happy to announce that GATLA's 53rd Summer Residential will be held in Brno, Czech Republic from July 19th - 31st. Come join Doug Aberle, MEngSc, PACFA Reg., Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D., and Kristen Myers, Psy.D., DrPH. for a free 90-minute information session detailing our unique residential training experience. This program will include a brief history about the Residential, a description of the training program components, a live therapy demonstration and discussion with one of our experienced faculty, and a question and answer session. If you would like to make a donation to GATLA's scholarship fund, our recommended optional donation for this event is $20 USD per person and can be made here: https://gatla.org/gatla-store/#!/Founders-Fund/p/721303051. All donations go directly to scholarships to aid therapists who would otherwise not be able to attend the program. We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
Register:
February 20th at 7:00am PST and 4:00pm CEST
https://inspiroway.com/video-details/13ad47ed-e9f2-4542-9992-a37e24213755
March 1st at 9:00am PST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatla-53rd-summer-residential-training-program-overview-session-tickets-1982557672367?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Three Gestalt therapists discuss Group Process.
This episode features guests Helen Kennedy BA (Hons.) and Svetlana Vasilyeva, MD, MC, RCC.  
Helen Kennedy, BA (Hons.) has been in private practice in Edinburgh, Scotland since 1985. She is a founding partner of Teamwork Edinburgh Gestalt Institute where she works as a trainer, supervisor, consultant and psychotherapist. Helen is qualified as a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with GPTI (UK). She has a particular interest in creating community to enhance creative, spiritual and psychological growth. 
Helen is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is Trainer faculty at GATLA Summer Residential program.   
Svetlana Vasilyeva, MD, MC, RCC  is in private practice in Vancouver, Canada working with individuals and couples. She also co-teaches Gestalt therapy course at Vancouver College of Counsellor Training. Svetlana is trained in Gestalt therapy with GATLA since 2009. Certified as Gestalt therapist in 2015. Her professional interests are in Gestalt group leadership, psychosomatics and psychopathology from Gestalt therapy perspective. She is a passionate skier, hiker and city-biker. Practicing Tai Chi since 2009. Svetlana identifies as white, cisgender and straight. 
Sveta is a Certified Gestalt Therapist and is Trainer faculty at GATSEA in Seattle and a Group Leader in the GATLA Summer Residential program.  
Contact: www.awarechoices.com 
Host information:
Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians.  Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care. 
​Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. 
In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. 
www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com

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Two Gestalt therapists talk about Chair Work and other classic Gestalt Experiments. 
This episode features guest host Vikram Kolmannskog, LL.M., Ph.D.. He is Certified Gestalt Therapist and a professor of Gestalt Therapy at the Norwegian Gestalt Institute. Dr. Kolmannskog is the author of The Empty Chair: Tales from Gestalt Therapy amongst other written works. 
Contact: www.vikram.no 
Host information:
Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians.  Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and whole person care. 
​Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. 
In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. 
Contact: www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com

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