CUET Preparation Today
The role of the therapist in gestalt therapy is to: |
Direct and control the client's behavior Analyze and interpret the client's unconscious conflicts Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance Provide unconditional positive regard and empathy to the client |
Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance |
The correct answer is option 3: Act as a facilitator in increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance In Gestalt therapy, the therapist’s primary role is to help the client become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and bodily sensations in the present moment. The focus is on:
The therapist does not direct or control, analyze the unconscious, or solely provide unconditional positive regard (which is more central to client-centered therapy). Instead, they facilitate awareness and growth. |
