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What is Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt Therapy is an holistic and awareness-centred
form of counselling that has a central focus on
relationship and learning through direct and immediate
experience. Gestalt Therapy aims to develop selfawareness, understanding and support, creating a more
meaningful and fulfilling life.
The personal development of trainees is an integral
component of training and is essential in the effective
integration and application of the theory and practice of
Gestalt therapy.
TGI is an independent educational,
professional training and personal
development centre based on the
Central Coast of New South Wales.
Terrigal Gestalt Institute
We have a range of services for professionals
and members of the public. We have
a vision for excellence in training and
professional development that connects us
to each other and to community.
The essence of Gestalt therapy:
“The most beautiful things
Existentialism
in the world cannot be seen
Field & Holism
Dialogue
‘here & now’ awareness
responsibility for one’s own choices
be felt within the heart.”
a belief that we are all connected
appreciation of the whole person:
mind, body spirit & emotions,
the therapy is relationally focused
therapist as an active participant
relating with respect, curiosity and
authenticity
Phenomenology
or even touched. They must
awareness of self as experienced now;
cognitive/emotional/body responses
Experimentation exploring new ways of being and
relating
working through unfinished business
and blocks to awareness & integration
Helen Keller
“Terrigal Gestalt Institute
provides participants with holistic training
programs that consciously
support both professional and personal
development.”
Professional
Development
& Training
Programs
Dinah Buchanan
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
Terrigal Gestalt Institute
nehw emac yad ehT"
saw dub eht ni thgit gniniamer
ti ksir eht naht lufniap erom
"...mossolb ot koot
TERRIGAL
GES TA LT
IN S TITUTE
P.O Box 909, Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: (02) 4363 1876
Mobile: 0439 752 710
Email: dinah@terrigalgestalt.com.au
Web: www.terrigalgestalt.com.au
www.facebook/TerrigalGestaltInstitute
TGI Partnering
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TGI Services
What We Offer
Student Counselling Clinic
COURSES
Certificate of Gestalt Theory & Practice
Free counselling is available in our Counselling Clinic
(x6 sessions) for members of the public, with our senior
students. Sessions usually take place at the TGI
premises.
Graduate Counselling Clinic
Low cost counselling is available for members of the
public, with our experienced graduate counsellors.
Sessions are conducted at the counsellor’s usual
premises.
Gestalt Process Group
This is a 6 week self-development group for people who
want to develop greater self-awareness and stronger
relationships. This is a great group in which to find out
more about Gestalt and creative experiential work.
Public Forums
These are evening seminars throughout the year,
focusing on a number of Gestalt topics such as dreamwork, awareness (mindfulness), relationship building,
eating disorders, working with children etc. Contact
Dinah on 0439 752 710 if you are interested in
attending.
The forums are open and free to all.
Therapy and Clinical Supervision
As the Director of Training Dinah is also available for
therapy and individual and group clinical supervision for
counsellors, psychotherapists and other clinicians, both
in Sydney and on the Central Coast.
Go to our website for more information:
www.terrigalgestalt.com.au
Central Coast - East Gosford
This is a 6 weekend course with a three day Residential
for counsellors and psychotherapists, and those from the
health & education fields, who want to integrate Gestalt
principles and skills into their existing practice.
There are also opportunities to continue to Masters level
with our educational partners.
INTAKES:
Annually in APRIL/MAY
Certificate of Clinical Supervision
Central Coast - East Gosford
A comprehensive and creative training in supervision
that meets PACFA and industry requirements for
registration as a Clinical Supervisor.
TRAINER:
Dinah Buchanan
Participants must have 5 years experience as counsellor /
psychotherapist.
INTAKES:
Annually in APRIL/MAY
Body-Focused Skills Course
A comprehensive course introducing body focus skills to
counselling practice.
FACILITATORS:
Doug Sotheren & Lisa Frese
INTAKES:
Annually in FEB/MARCH
Advanced Clinical Training in Gestalt Therapy
This program is provided as a Professional Development
Program to those who have completed the TGI PD
Certificate course.
RETREATS
Gestalt Retreat
This is a fully experiential Gestalt Retreat for therapists
to refresh, renew and re-connect personally and
professionally.
Participants must have experiential training/experience.
Women's Retreat
This is a three day retreat that offers an opportunity to
explore issues that are unique to women in our culture,
in an atmosphere of safety and warmth.
Participate in a unique opportunity to develop skills and
connect with the feminine.
WORKSHOPS
TGI provides a comprehensive range of professional
development seminars and workshops that meet CPD
requirements for practising counsellors and
psychotherapists and those in the helping professions.
Workshops include:
Ÿ Working with Dreams & Imagery
Ÿ Practice Management
Ÿ Christian Gestalt Healing
Ÿ Gestalt Experiential weekends
Please contact Dinah on 0439 752 710
Email: dinah@terrigalgestalt.com.au
or go to the TGI website:
www.terrigalgestalt.com.au
"The day came when
remaining tight in the bud was
more painful than the risk it
took to blossom..."