Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Identify the therapy where client is taught to recognise the bodily process and the emotions that are being blocked out from awareness. It focuses on increasing client's self awareness and self acceptance and is known as-

Options:

Alternative therapy

Gestalt therapy

Existential therapy

Client-Centered therapy

Correct Answer:

Gestalt therapy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Gestalt therapy

Gestalt Therapy: The German word gestalt means ‘whole’. This therapy was given by Freiderick (Fritz) Perls together with his wife Laura Perls. The goal of gestalt therapy is to increase an individual’s self-awareness and self-acceptance. The client is taught to recognise the bodily processes and the emotions that are being blocked out from awareness. The therapist does this by encouraging the client to act out fantasies about feelings and conflicts. This therapy can also be used in group settings.