In gestalt therapy, the therapist encourages the client to:

Act out fantasies and express blocked-out feelings

The correct answer is option 3: Act out fantasies and express blocked-out feelings

In Gestalt therapy, the focus is on awareness, experience, and expression in the present moment. Therapists encourage clients to:

• Act out fantasies

• Express repressed or blocked emotions

• Explore inner conflicts through role-play, dialogue, and dramatization (e.g., the "empty chair" technique)

The goal is to help clients fully experience their emotions and resolve unfinished business, rather than analyzing the past or depending on the therapist for solutions.

"In gestalt therapy, the therapist encourages the client to act out fantasies about feelings and conflicts. This approach helps the client become aware of and express emotions that may have been blocked out from their awareness."