Understanding Gestalt – Episode 4: What is phenomenology?
In the latest episode of the Understanding Gestalt podcast, Kamil Torczewski talks with Dr. Mark Jawor – a psychotherapist, philosopher and university teacher – about one of the key pillars of the Gestalt approach, namely phenomenology.
What is phenomenology really and why does it play such an important role in therapeutic practice? In the interview you will find:
- A clear and accessible explanation of concepts such as direct experience, suspension of judgment (epoché) and awareness of the present moment,
- Reflections on how the therapist’s phenomenological stance affects the relationship with the client,
- interesting philosophical context – from Husserl to Merleau-Ponty – set in the reality of a therapy office.
It’s an episode that not only broadens the understanding of the theoretical foundations of Gestalt, but also inspires reflection on how to listen, observe and be with another person in true presence.
We especially encourage our male and female students to listen to this material – it’s an excellent supplement to the content discussed in class, and an opportunity to meet Kamil Torczewski as he leads an interesting and substantive conversation.
Understanding Gestalt – episode 4 | Kamil Torczewski – experience:
He has been working with other people since 2001 – in didactics, coaching, and psychotherapy. His search for his own therapeutic path has led him m. in. by the Institute of Psychoeducation and Integral Development, the Provocare Institute, the Institute of Process Psychology and at the Gestalt Institute – where he finally completed his holistic therapeutic training. This multi-year process culminated in EAGT and EAP(European Association for Psychotherapy) certifications. Kamil Torczewski is also a Gestalt Practitioner in Organization(GPO). He spent nearly 20 years of his career in big business, the world of process improvement and change management. He also has years as a trainer/consultant, as well as CEO of a training company.
Listen to the episode here:
What is phenomenology?
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