GESTALT ASSOCIATES TRAINING LOS ANGELES

38 th Annual European Summer Residential Training Programs for Therapists 2009 in Niagara Falls area, New York USA

Couples Therapy Training Training July 5 — 11, 2009 July 12 — 24, 2009

Gestalt Elders joining our Program in ‘09 | Child & Adolescent Track continuing www.gatla.org | www.couplestherapytraining.com Couples Therapy Training July 5 -1 1, 2009 www.couplestherapytraining.com Workshop for Therapists & www.gatla.org “A Bird May Love a Fish but Where Would They Live ?” Faculty: Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. & Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D.

FROM A FUSION MODEL TO A CONNECTION MODEL FROM STENCILS AND TEMPLATES TO MOVEMENT & PROCESS MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS TODAY (straight and gay) are, to a large extent, based on the assumption This model of coupling enthusiastically supports marriage and other committed long term relationships. that two individuals fuse into one. More than 50% of all first marriages end in divorce as do approximately 70% Only with a long-term primary relationship, can couples build a shared ground of mutual support and of second marriages. Add to this the remaining secretly “miserably married” – those living lives of quiet (or not so understanding. quiet) desperation based on fear of being alone, fear of damaging the children, financial insecurity, religious doctrine, The Resnicks are, however, fundamentally questioning how people historically and currently attempt to social stigma, etc. – and we begin to see the magnitude of the problem. Simply put, we are either all seriously do this. Clearly, current models of marriage and other committed long-term relationships do not work very disturbed (pathologizing all of us) or there is something fundamentally flawed with our traditional model of rela - well for most people. Trying harder at that which doesn’t work simply leads to more frustration and blaming tionships and marriage. Traditional models of marriage and coupling evolved within contexts that met the needs of of self or other. These programs are aimed at helping people have more nourishing, enduring and successful the situation (environment and people) at the time – FORM following FUNCTION. Unfortunately, when FORM marriages and other long-term primary relationships. becomes rigid while FUNCTION changes, our models become outdated and obsolete – vestiges and remnants Doing therapy with couples is more than embracing a theoretical orientation, a methodology or an eclectic of another time wreaking havoc on today’s attempts for mutually nourishing, long term , primary relationships. bag of tricks and techniques. It is more than coming up with “deep understandings ” from childhood, Dealing with differences is the second fundamental dynamic that is at the root of almost all couples issues. brokering behavioral “deals ” that usually only postpone the explosion and subsequent withdrawal, or Most people are acculturated to view difference as dangerous (as threats to their autonomy, criticisms, unhooking couples from their old narratives and trying to get them to buy the therapist ’s new story. In order attacks, betrayals, etc.) and therefore try to eradicate difference by either becoming like the other (fusion) or to do effective couples therapy, therapists need to look beyond trying to help “make the relationship work ” trying to make the other like them (conflict). In reality all contact (and connection) can only happen through within a coupling model that doesn ’t work and to widen their perspective and the clinical work to a process difference. Difference is connective tissue. The Resnicks, respectful and appreciative of difference, have approach. Relationships and marriage are difficult, rhythmical and not for the faint of heart. Most impor - evolved new ways to collaborate, engage, compromise, trade and even celebrate differences. tantly, ongoing primary relationships are worth the effort. Couples Therapy Training July 5 -1 1, 2009 COUPLES THERAPY TRAINING WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE: www.couplestherapytraining.com Workshop for Therapists & www.gatla.org

•Moving from trying to fix an outmoded “content” model of relationships and couples therapy to •Love, Intimacy, Boundaries, Power. an exciting “process” model of relationships and couples therapy — from fusion to connection. •The Resnicks’ “Circle of Relating .” •The ultimate and complex human dilemma: How to be connected with another and maintain •Intrapsychic, interpersonal, gender/societal/cultural/ ethnic/ religious (larger field) issues. a self... (Modulating the life long rhythm of separation and connection. This is a process and •Phenomenology: Meaning, meaning making systems and how we construct meaning. not a problem to be solved.) •A fresh look at society’s rules about, and models for, marriage - many of which are anachronistic. •Dealing with differences versus differences in dealing. •Being respectful of the individuals, the couple, the family as well as the ecosystem. •Individual and Societal Character Structures. •Topics include but are not limited to: models of marriage, dealing with differences, communication, •The coupling/uncoupling process. commitment, trust, contact, intimacy, love, power, assumptions, gender, differences and more.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION A FIVE DAY SIX NIGHT RESIDENTIAL COUPLES THERAPY TRAINING WORKSHOP (Basic and Advanced the program. Therapists and Model Couples come together to explore personal reactions to the theory and levels) for therapists and allied professionals who work with couples and those interested in learning to work the clinical work in a warm, international, professional community of therapists and couples. with couples. You need not be part of a couple to attend. The Resnicks clearly and simply present their model of coupling and couples therapy and they compare Each day, the Resnicks work live (and perhaps some video) with real Model Couples to illustrate their their model to contemporary psychoanalytic, systemic, cognitive behavioral and postmodern approaches. way of encouraging couples to authentically represent themselves – hopefully with grace and discrimination. They are interested in integrative similarities as well as differences that separate and define. By having each member of a couple fully and authentically engage with his/her partner, each can discover MODEL COUPLES NEEDED The Resnicks are inviting 3 or 4 demonstration “Model Couples” to join this the degree of compatibility – by being who they are rather than who they and/or others believe they should workshop. Model couples participate in all discussions of the clinical work. The workshop is inclusive and be. Managed and postured relationships, while “working” temporarily, are fundamentally flawed and lead transparent. Please check our websites for additional information: www.couplestherapytraining.com and either to explosions and subsequent withdrawal, or they collapse into quiet desperation. Tragically, most www.gatla.org. For information about location, costs and dates, please see the Gestalt workshop relationships “fail” without the couple truly ever finding out whether or not they are compatible since they Components and the Information Pages in this brochure. simply don’t fully “show up”, because of fears, rules, expectations, habits and “shoulds .” This will be a practical, “hands – on” workshop with daily supervised practice for all therapists. All For information about location, costs and dates, please see the Gestalt workshop clinical work will be related to theory – to clarify and to make both more meaningful and practical. The Compents and the Information Pages in this brochure. Resnicks are real therapists working with real couples on real issues. Daily small process groups are part of 38th Annual Gestalt Therapy Training Program Program For 2009 July 12-24, 2009 | Niagara Falls area, New York USA

2009 MARKS THE 38TH YEAR of GATLA ’s Summer Residential Gestalt Therapy Training Program. This is STRONG COMMUNITY – International in scope – participants from 20-25 different countries. Internationally probably the oldest annual psychotherapy training program worldwide. The purpose of this program is to trained faculty. provide the highest quality training available for psychotherapists in Gestalt and Experiential psychotherapy FIVE LEVELS OF TRAINING Basic – MasterClass. Interdependent groups, interweaving theory, supervision, while retaining the flexibility to be adaptable to practitioners of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other group work and personal therapy. relational models of therapy. All faculty will do clinical demonstrations and all work will be related to theory. Participants in the Clinical Practicum and MasterClass groups work with clients from lower groups SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT – Therapists and consultants can do their own personal therapy and training in individual therapy under supervision of faculty, Gestalt Elders and/or Group Leaders. Our successful away from their home community. Master Class will continue in 2009 – a group for very experienced Gestalt Therapists . CLINICAL PRACTICUM – Participants have an individual therapy client whom they see daily with live super - There are many aspects of GATLA ’s Summer Residential Training Program that distinguish it from other vision. This offers an ongoing experience both with therapy and intensive supervision over time. Additional training programs in Gestalt Therapy and make it a cutting edge training opportunitiy as well as a bench - information on page 4. mark for Gestalt Therapy Training Programs worldwide: MASTERCLASS – a group for very experienced Gestalt Therapists – will again be offered in 200 9. This group offers an opportunity for very experienced therapists who have completed their training (with GATLA or during parts NEW IN 2009 GATLA IS DELIGHED TO HAVE SEVERAL “GESTALT ELDERS ” AS OUR GUESTS other institutes – Gestalt or not) to observe and do personal work with all three core faculty members: Todd of our 12-day Gestalt Program. They are Gestalt teachers, most of whom were trained by Fritz, and/or Lore Burley, Ph.D., Rita Resnick, Ph.D. and Bob Resnick, Ph.D. Additional information on page 4. Perls, , and/or Isadore From. They have all made important contributions to Gestalt Therapy. The Elders will have the opportunity to supervise some trainees, sit in on groups and add their perspectives, PARTICIPANTS PRESENT THEIR WORK – Optional evening presentations. give evening presentations and add an unparalleled richness to our community. There will be opportunities TRIOS OR QUARTETS – Practice Gestalt methodology under the supervision of a Trainer, Group Leader or to talk, eat, “schmooze” and laugh with these honored guests. In 2009 we will be hosting Edwin Nevis, a member of the Clinical Practicum or MasterClass. Sonia Nevis, Gaie Houston, Frances Baker, Joseph Handlon, Isabel Fredericson and possibly Abe Levitsky. We are really excited about this cross-generational exchange. FACULTY COMMITTED TO DIALOGUE – We are constantly evolving and changing our program based on feedback and proposals from participants , from advances in psychological science as well as Gestalt theory and practice . LIGHTENING THE LOAD In response to feedback from participants, we will be lightening the load in 2009 offering fewer trio times and more time to relax and enjoy the scenery, facilities and the community. RETURN RATE OF OVER 80% – Attests to the relevance, flexibility and growth of this program. Groups: Basic Clinical Practicum Advanced MasterClass Advanced Intensive

BASIC AND ADVANCED TRAINING GROUPS are limited in size to approximately 16 participants. Advanced • What is limited in this group is time to focus on group process and to Intensive, Clinical Practicum and MasterClass are limited in size to approximately 12. Assignment to all groups view the Trainer and Group Leaders ’ work. is made on the basis of previous training in Gestalt Therapy rather than general clinical experience. • What is expanded is the opportunity to work with the same client. • Participants have an option to have an individual therapist from either BASIC GROUP: The Basic Group is designed for applicants who are new to Gestalt Therapy or who have the Clinical Practicum or the MasterClass. limited post-graduate training in Gestalt Therapy. Many Basic Group members come to our training with years of useful and relevant experience, however they are not familiar with Gestalt theory or therapy. CLINICAL PRACTICUM GROUP: The Clinical Practicum group focuses • Excellent starting place for becoming familiar with the European Summer Residential workshop and the intensely on improving participants ’ clinical skills and emphasizes the integra - Experiential/Gestalt model. tion of clinical work and Gestalt theory. Preference is given to those persons • Experiential and didactic components within the group setting, who have had extensive training in Gestalt Therapy. • Small breakout group work for practice in applying the theoretical principles being presented, • Individual client assigned to each participant with daily live supervision. • An option to have a 40-minute session of individual psychotherapy from a member of the Clinical • Provide supervision for Basic/Advanced participants in trios and quartets. Practicum or the MasterClass with live supervision. • Participants are responsible for the theoretical discussion of each piece of Training Goals: Development of personal support that enables participants to work as client and therapist in large and the small work. group formats and to interact in the group setting with a minimum of defensiveness. Development of a good basic theoretical • Participants present some aspect of Gestalt theory and are responsible for the background in Gestalt Therapy theory as well as the basic technical skills required in Experiential/Gestalt psychotherapies. discussion following the presentation. The topic will be assigned in advance. • Participants have some opportunity to work on personal issues with other ADVANCED GROUP: Designed for clinicians who have a minimum of 2 years of Gestalt Therapy training. Clinical Practicum members and/or with the Trainer or Trainer Assistant. • Participants work as client and interact in the group with a minimum of defensiveness. • In addition to observing the Trainer and Trainer Assistant working live, participants are also expected to MASTERCLASS: Designed specifically for Gestalt therapists who have completed their Gestalt training with work as therapist in the group, GATLA or other Institutes and for those who have gained extensive Gestalt training and experience by other means. • Be able to take criticism and supervision of their work as therapist, be experienced in doing psychotherapy, • Guarantee of working with all three GATLA Core Trainers: Todd, Burley, Ph.D., Rita Resnick, Ph.D. and and have a good basic theoretical background in Gestalt Therapy theory . Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. • An option to receive individual therapy from a member of the Clinical Practicum or MasterClass with a • Opportunity to do personal work with all three of the GATLA core trainers. supervisor sitting in on the therapy. • Participants work as therapist with each other and present theoretical discussion of work with consultation Training Goals: Develop greater observational and focusing ability in order to increase skills as a Gestalt psychotherapist. Build a and supervision from Core GATLA Trainers. model that helps to integrate the knowledge and techniques from other sources. Develop a personal style of doing psychotherapy. • Provide daily therapy for participants from other groups. • Provide supervision for Basic/Advanced participants in trios and quartets as well as providing daily live ADVANCED INTENSIVE GROUP: supervision to other MasterClass participants. • Each member of this group is assigned a client from within the group to work with in front of the large group. • The opportunity to present and discuss current research, theoretical work or population specific treatment • Participants provide supervision for their colleagues after each piece of work to sharpen their theoretical concepts in the spirit of collegial seminar. understanding and integrate theory with clinical work. Gestalt Therapy Workshop Components 38th Annual Workshop

LOCATION: For the first time in 30 years THEORY TRACKS: Each participant will be asked to choose one of our optional theory tracks (Basic group GATLA ’s Summer Residential Training members will be placed in the Introductory Gestalt Therapy Theory track). Theory tracks cover current Programs will be held on the East Coast of clinical, theoretical and/or practical and professional issues and are organized so that various presenters are the United States. Our venue for 2009 is integrated into the overall track emphasis. Each track will have a faculty coordinator. Upon registration, Beaver Hollow, a luxurious corporate each participant will be sent a list of the theory tracks available and asked for their preferences. Conference Center nestled in the hills of Upstate New York approximately 1-1/4 CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FROM A GESTALT PERSPECTIVE hours from Niagara Falls, a 1 hour flight from New York City and a 2 hour drive from Toronto, Canada. Led by LYNN STADLER, M.A. MFT — Founding Member of the Foundation, Beaver Hollow is set in 300 lush wooded acres with a private spring-fed lake for fishing, boating and swim - program endorsed by Violet Oaklander ming, miles of nature trails, a reflexology path, a lovely butterfly garden, and a swimming pool with both Open to those working with children and adolescents and/or those interested in learning to work with this indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis. Onsite sports include tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, billiards and more. population. In addition to a daily theory presentation, time for hands -on experience is allocated during one Dining is a special experience at Beaver Hollow with our private dining area, two lakeside pavilions, a fire - of the two hours of trios each afternoon as well as a process group that meets one evening of each three-day side cocktail area, a poolside reception area, and elegant and healthy cuisine including BBQ ’s. There are module. Participants will have the opportunity to personally explore the therapeutic use of expressive and nightly outdoor bonfires and state of the art meeting rooms. There is complimentary digital TV and WiFi projective techniques and media such as drawings, clay, sand play work, storytelling, music, puppets, internet. Please check out their website: http://www.beaverhollow.com imagery and fantasy, sensory and body work, creative dramatics and therapeutic metaphors. • The theoretical underpinnings of the Oaklander approach to working with children and adolescents are based FACULTY Each group will work with three of the following faculty: Core Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D., ABPP, on the theory, philosophy and practice of Gestalt Therapy, as well as pertinent aspects of child development. Rita Resnick, Ph.D., Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. Guest Faculty: Liv Estrup, M.A., Helen Kennedy, BA • This track will facilitate an exploration of the therapy process - beginning with establishing the relation - (Hons.), Jay Levin, M.A. (Clin. Psych.), Juraj Rektor, M.D., Claudia Rosenbach Ziembinski, Dip. Psych., ship, and moving on to the issues of contact, strengthening the self, promoting emotional expression and Zish Ziembinski, M.Psych. See faculty biographies page 7. By invitation, Group Leaders from many differ - helping children and adolescents to become self nurturing. ent countries will be added to the staff. • Issues related to therapy such as transference, resistance, assessment and treatment planning,, working with parents, groups and adolescents will be discussed throughout the program. EVENING PROGRAMS Optional evening presentations have been traditionally scheduled wherein both faculty and participants present and discuss their current interests or expertise. The rich and bountiful back - O.D. THEORY TRACK grounds of therapists from 25 different countries and cultures provide an outstanding array of presentations. Led by DOUG ABERLE, M.ENG.SC Other evening activities include singing around the piano, playing guitars, dancing to the music of many For those participants with a background in working in organizational settings, a separate Organizational countries, arguing theory over a glass of wine, quietly sitting or walking under the stars, telling jokes, etc. Development theory track, from a Gestalt perspective, will be conducted throughout the workshop offering In short, we are a wonderful, warm and ongoing community that welcomes new members . In 2009 we have a theoretical perspective as well as consulting about specific case studies. Doug Aberle, the course instruc - the added possibility of hearing stores about the founders of Gestalt Therapy from our Gestalt Elders. tor, is a Gestalt organizational consultant from Perth, Australia. Contact us for additional information. Gestalt Therapy Workshop Information: Components Gestalt & Couples Programs

ELIGIBILITY: The training programs are open to psychotherapists and qualified counselors and to those in CANCELATIONS: Requests must be made in writing. A $100.00 per person processing fee will deducted advanced levels of training to become therapists. Allied professionals (e.g. Clergy, Nurses, Educators, from the refund. A full refund will be made for requests received by May 1, 2009. A 50% refund (of the Physicians, Organizational Consultants, etc.) may apply. All qualified professionals are welcome without full fee) will be granted for requests received between May 1 and June 1, 2009. No refunds will be issued regard to race, sex, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation. for requests received after June 1, 2009. Applications are not complete without a deposit prior to June 1 and VIDEO: With prior consent, videotaping of groups with Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. will be done with a view applications after June 1 must be accompanied by the full fee. toward creating demonstration and training tapes. Evening presentations of Gestalt Elders may also be taped. SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of partial tuition scholarships (based on need and in order of date of TRANSPORTATION: There are two MAJOR cities to fly into for the closest proximity to Beaver Hollow: application) are available. Please request a scholarship application form or download one from the GATLA New York City (airports: JFK and LaGuardia) and Toronto, Canada (airport: Pearson International website. DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: May 15, 2009. The earlier the request, the Airport). JFK is just outside New York City (a great place to get over jetlag if you come from outside the more likely scholarship assistance will be available. No registration or scholarship request will be consid - U.S.) To get to Beaver Hollow from NYC fly to Buffalo (1 hour - $250 return), train from Penn Station in ered without a completed scholarship application form and a deposit (minimum US$ 500.00). Please see NYC to Buffalo (7.5 hours) – a beautiful trip for the cost of $55.00 - $78.00 USD (one way) depending upon our website: www.gatla.org or contact us for additional scholarship information. your time of departure. If you fly into Toronto, Canada the driving time to Beaver Hollow is approximately DISCOUNTS & CONDITIONS: 2 hours. There is also train service from Toronto (2.5 hours – cost: $35.00). For a small fee, GATLA will • 15% Discount if you attend Couples & Gestalt Programs. arrange transportation from the airport and/or the train station in Buffalo to Beaver Hollow. • Groups of five or more participants registering (including deposits) at the same time for either or both programs To check for less expensive flights to New York City and Toronto (Air Canada) on both regular and “no will each receive a 20% discount.* One person in the group must take responsibility for emailing the names the 5 or frills” airlines go to: www.whichbudget.com, www.EuropebyAir.com and www.dohop.com. Aerosvit more names to Rita Resnick. He/she must make sure all registration forms and deposits (or full fees) are submitted Airlines (www.aerosvit.com) – offers very cheap fares from Moscow, Kiev and Almaty to JFK. There are and paid at the same time. Once the 5 registrations (including deposits) have been received, other participants MAY cheap fares to NYC from London as well as other European cities. If your city doesn’t offer this, take a cheap NOT join an existing group. If a participant drops out of a group making it less than 5, the 20% discount will be flight to London and connect to NYC from there. forfeited by all unless a substitute (a new participant – not yet registered) is provide in a timely manner. COSTS: (inclusive of room, board & administrative costs) • Any returning participant who brings a full fee new participant to the program will receive a 20% Couples Therapy Training Workshop: July 5 — 11, 2009 discount, two full free new participants a 40% discount, three 60%, four 80% and five 100%. Basic Group: $1,995.00 Advanced Group: $2,195.00 • For any registration after May 1, 200 9, full payment must accompany registration unless other arrangements Single room supplement: $ 400.00 Model Couples: $1,045 .00 (per person) are requested and agreed upon. Gestalt Therapy Training Workshop: July 12 — 24, 2009 • Registration Deadlines: New participants: June 1, Returning participants June 30, 2009 . Basic or Advanced: $3,495.00 *Discounts and scholarships of any kind may not be combined. In the event an applicant qualifies for more Adv. Intensive, Clinical Practicum, MasterClass: $3,795.00 than one discount, he/she will receive the highest one only. Single room supplement: $800.00 CREDIT: GATLA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for All payments must be made in U.S. dollars by check, international money order, or direct deposit into psychologists. GATLA maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. These courses meet the GATLA ’s Bank Account. If paying by check submit a cashiers check (not draft) from an international bank qualifications for 30 and 63 hours of continuing education credit for Psychologists as well as MFTs and LCSWs and drawn on a U.S. bank. Make Check payable to: GATLA. Alternatively, fees may be paid by credit card as required by Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBSE Approval No. PCE 841. GATLA is a continuing (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) by mail or securely online at: www.gatla.org education provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider No. CEP 12365. Core Faculty

Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP, trains Gestalt Therapists in the U.S. as well as inter - Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, has been a nationally and is on the Graduate Faculty in Psychology at Loma Linda Gestalt and Couples Therapist for almost 45 years and an University where he teaches courses in Gestalt Therapy, Neuropsychological international trainer for almost 40 years. Trained (1965- Assessment, Treatment and Research in Schizophrenia, as well as team-teaches 1970) and personally certified (1969) by Drs. and Cognitive Psychology and Cortical Functions. He currently serves on the James Simkin. He is probably the youngest of the “old Editorial Board of the Gestalt Review. His publications and presentations have timers ”. Proudly, Dr. Resnick was chosen by Fritz Perls (and included such issues as insight and awareness in Gestalt Therapy, clinical judgment invited by Nels In de Vid from Holland) to be the first in test interpretation, implications of current psychological research in Gestalt Therapist to introduce Gestalt Therapy to Europe in psychology for the practice of Gestalt Therapy, contemporary Gestalt theory the summer of 1969 where he presented both a lecture and a of personality, the development of character structure from a Gestalt cognitive training workshop. He has been presenting Gestalt and perspective (with Kiti Freier), field theory, and the analysis of various personality disorders based upon Couples training workshops in Europe continually since that time. His interview the disruption of the gestalt formation/destruction process. His keen ability to observe, capacity for “Gestalt Therapy: Principles Prisms and Perspectives ” defining his views of Gestalt precise clinically sensitive intervention and dedication to keeping Gestalt therapy on the developing edge Therapy at that time, appears in the summer 1995 issue of the British Gestalt Journal. of psychological science characterize and inform his teaching and research consultation. “The Recursive Loop of Shame ” appears in the Gestalt Review 1997. “Chicken Soup Is Poison ” (Perls Festschrift) circa 1967. He is currently developing a series of contem - Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D., has been Faculty Chair of GATLA’s European Summer porary Couples Therapy and Gestalt Therapy video demonstration and training tapes. Residential Training Program since 1991. In addition to her private practice, His first clinical practicum (while moonlighting as a Columbia University graduate Rita is actively training psychotherapists in the United States, Australia and student) was driving a New York taxicab. Bob ’s style is warm and engaging and he Europe in both Gestalt and Couples Therapy. Her professional interests speaks with clarity and humor. And yes, the Resnicks are frequently happily married. include the exploration of innovative and supportive approaches to supervision (Rita has published an article with Liv Estrup, M.A. “Supervision: A Collaborative Endeavor” in the Summer 2000 issue of the Gestalt Review) and a devoted, passionate (and self serving) interest in the area of women growing For International Workshops and Presentations given by GATLA's Core older – menopause and mid-life vitality. An interview on Contemporary Faculty, see page 11 and gatla’s website at www.gatla.org — "International Gestalt Therapy with Rita and Robert Resnick has been published in the Training Workshop" — where you may download a PDF of these workshops. Tidskrift For Norsk Psykologforening – the Norwegian Journal for Psychologists. The Resnick’s are frequently happily married. International Guest Faculty

Liv Estrup, M.A. is a Gestalt therapist in Santa Monica, CA and trains Jay Levin, M.A. (Clin. Psych.), a clinical psychologist in South Africa, therapists internationally. She is an AAMFT approved supervisor and recently moved to the U.S. He completed training with the Polsters (1983) co-authored (with Rita Resnick, Ph.D.) “Supervision: A Collaborative and GTILA. Publications include: the effects of detention and Endeavor ,” Gestalt Review (Vol. 4, No. 2). Liv’s interest in training, theory torture in South Africa and ethical issues confronting professionals in and photography led to producing What’s Behind the Empty Chair? She is treating detainees. Jay was a community psychologist, in private practice, currently completing a documentary about Arnold Beisser, Flying Without and has been training psychotherapists internationally for more than Wings – available Summer 2009. 10 years

Juraj (George) Rektor, M.D., psychiatrist, founder and director Helen Kennedy, BA (Hons.) has been in private practice in Edinburgh, of Psychosocial center in Prerov, Czech republic. Originally trained as Scotland since 1985. She is a founding partner of Teamwork Edinburgh psychoanalyst, later trained and certified as gestalt therapist by GPTI Gestalt Institute where she works as a trainer, supervisor, consultant and (UK) and GATLA. Co-founder and co-director of Czech Gestalt Therapy psychotherapist. Helen is qualified as a psychotherapist, supervisor and Training Institute “Dialogue“. Interested in personality process and struc - trainer with GPTI (UK). She has a particular interest in creating commu - ture and neuroscience. nity to enhance creative, spiritual and psychological growth.

Zish Ziembinski, M.Psych. (Clinical) graduated from UWA in 1976 and Claudia Rosenbach-Ziembinski Dipl. Psych trained as a Teacher, completed his Gestalt training with the Perth Institute in 1984. He has a Clinical Psychologist and Gestalt therapist in Berlin. Since 1988, she has private practice in Clinical Psychology and is the Co-Director of Gestalt lived and worked as a Psychotherapist and Gestalt Trainer in Perth, Training Institute West Australia. He was the Convener of the first Gestalt Western Australia, where she is also the CoDirector of GTIWA. Australia & International Conference in 1998. She has run Gestalt training workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA & Europe. Registration Form [Deposit Must Accompany Registration Form] Please print in block letters and include all information even if you have previously attended the program

Name Highest relevant degree (give abbreviation for your degree: Ph.D., M.A., etc.)

Address City State Zip Ǣ Male Ǣ Female Ǣ Smoking Ǣ Non-smoking Ǣ Vegetarian Ǣ Regular Menu Country Phone (home)

Phone (work) (mobile) (fax) Email Ǣ Check here if you have no internet access

Person to contact in case of emergency Telephone Email

Occupation How did you hear about this program PROGRAM I AM APPLYING FOR: PAY BY CREDIT CARD: Ǣ MasterCard Ǣ Visa Ǣ AMEX Couples Therapy Training Program for Therapists: July 5-11, 2009 Basic Group Ǣ deposit $1000.00 Ǣ full fee $1995.00 Advanced Ǣ deposit $1100.00 Ǣ full fee $2195.00 Number Expiration Date Model Couples Ǣ deposit $1045.00 Ǣ full fee $2090.00 ($1045 per person) Single Room Supplement Ǣ $400.00 Amt of charge in US Dollars Gestalt Therapy Training Program for Therapists: July 12-24, 2009 Basic Group Ǣ deposit $1750.00 Ǣ full fee $3495.00 Advanced Ǣ deposit $1750.00 Ǣ full fee $3495.00 Name as it appears on Card Advanced Intensive Ǣ deposit $1900.00 Ǣ full fee $3795.00 Clinical Practicum Ǣ deposit $1900.00 Ǣ full fee $3795.00 Signature Today’s Date MasterClass Ǣ deposit $1900.00 Ǣ full fee $3795.00 Single Room Supplement Ǣ $800.00 Return completed application with your deposit or full fee to: Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. Ǣ 15% Discount if you attend Couples Program & Gestalt Program Summer Residential Ǣ 20% Discount if 5 or more participants register together (including deposits) for either or both programs. Ǣ Any returning participant who brings a full fee new participant will receive a 20% discount 1460 7th St., Suite 300 Ǣ 2 new full fee participants 40% discount; 3 new full fee participants 60%; 4 - 80% & 5 -100% Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA Ǣ Discounts may not be combined. TEL & F AX : 310-395-6844 • EMAIL : [email protected] Book additional nights ($140/night double occupancy inclusive of all meals) Ǣ Fri., July 10 ’09 Ǣ Sat., July 11, ’09 WEBSITES : www.gatla.org and www.couplestherapytraining.com ($190/night single occupancy inclusive of all meals) Ǣ Fri., July 10 ’09 Ǣ Sat., July 11, ’09 If paying by check please make checks payable to: Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles Please send me Additional Information for: Ǣ O.D. Theory Track Ǣ Child and Adolescent Track and pay in US dollars only drawn on a US Bank. You may also register and pay online at: Registration deadline for new participants: June 1, 2009; For returning participants: June 30, 2009. www.gatla.org. Registration Form [Deposit Must Accompany Registration Form] Core Faculty: International Workshops 2009 Request for Scholarship help for Please print in block letters and include all information even if you have previously attended the program Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP, Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. 3rd World Gestalt Therapists and Students

KILLARNEY, IRELAND EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Although GATLA has no grants or foundation support, we 8th Annual 3 Day Couples Therapy Training Workshop Edinburgh Gestalt Institute — Closed Training Workshop have for decades financially subsidized approximately 25% Being An Individual Within a Couple Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP of our summer participants. GATLA does this by shifting funds Faculty: Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. & Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. Dates: March 27-29, 2009 Dates: March 6 - 8, 2009 Contact: Helen Kennedy: [email protected] from those who pay full fee to those in need and by our Contact: Geraldine Sheedy: [email protected] faculty working for less than their usual fees. Some faculty EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND members even donate their fees for scholarships as a way OSLO, NORWAY Advanced Workshop in Gestalt therapy of giving back. Please note: some of our participants make Institute of Active Psychotherapy Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP less than $400 per month. Introduction to Gestalt Therapy Dates: April 3-5, 2009 Faculty: Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. & Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. Contact: Louise Tait: [email protected] Dates: March 11 — 12, 2009 We are asking you for help to support the higher airfare and Contact: Guro Oiestad: [email protected] SEATTLE, WASHINGTON USA New York expenses for third world Gestalt Therapists from A Couple of Individuals Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South America, etc. as well as BERGEN, NORWAY Couples and Individual Gestalt Therapy Training - 3 Wkends students from all over the world. We need money for trans - Gestalt Therapy Workshop Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP, Rita Resnick. Ph.D. portation and workshop expenses, for NYC housing for a few Use of the Relationship in Gestalt Therapy Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. Faculty: Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. Dates: April 25-26, 2009, Sept. 26-27, 2009, Nov. 14-15, 2009 days (terrible to come to the US though NYC and not be Dates: March 13 — 14, 2009 Contact: Rita Resnick [email protected] able to visit) and for necessities while in the U.S. We are a Contact: Peter Rongved/Elin Wormnes nonprofit, tax-exempt organization so your contribution is tax [email protected] [email protected] MALMO, SWEDEN deductable. You may specify what persons, country or area Advanced Gestalt Workshop of the world you would like to support. OSLO, NORWAY Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP Gestalt Therapy: Personal Growth/Supervision Workshop Dates: October 22-25, 2009 Faculty: Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. Contact: Charlie Yeh: [email protected] Please contact Rita Resnick at [email protected] Dates: March 13 — 15, 2009 call 1-310-395-6844 or mail contributions to GATLA. Contact: Guro Oiestad or Unni Tveita guro. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK [email protected] [email protected] Advanced Workshop for Experienced Gestalt Therapists - By invitation only. Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D., ABPP MOSCOW, RUSSIA Dates: October 28 - November 1, 2009 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Gestalt Therapy Training Workshop Contact: [email protected] Gestalt Therapy Workshop Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. or [email protected] Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. ABPP Dates: March 17-19, 2009 Dates: March, 2010 Contact: Nadia Lubyanitskaya: [email protected] COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Contact: Tomaz Flajs: [email protected] Ongoing Advanced International Gestalt Training Program MOSCOW, RUSSIA Three, 4-day Gestalt Workshops in 2009 - 2010 Gestalt Therapy Training Workshop Faculty: Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D. & Rita F. Resnick, Ph. D. GESTALT REVIE W: A unique journal exploring the Gestalt Therapy Faculty: Todd Burley, Ph.D. Dates: October 29 — Nov 1, 2009, March 4 - 7, 2010, approach to all system levels. For information and/or subscrip - Dates: March 20-22, 2009 October 28 — 31, 2010. tions please visit: www.GestaltReview.com Contact: Nadia Lubyanitskaya: [email protected] Contact: Robert Petersen: +45 2016 2808 [email protected] In the USA for the First Time in 30 Years In New York State near Niagara Falls

Yugoslavia 1972 :: Austria 1973 :: Yugoslavia 1974 :: Germany1975 :: Switzerland 1976 :: Yugoslavia1977 :: Ireland 1978 :: France 1979 :: Ireland 1980 :: U.S.A. 1981 :: Switzerland 1982 :: France 1983 Italy 1984 :: England 1985 :: 1986 :: France 1987 :: England 1988 :: France 1989 :: Italy 1990 :: France 1991 :: Denmark 1992 :: Switzerland 1993 :: Czech Republic 1994 :: Finland 1995 :: Spain 1996 Belgium 1997 :: Switzerland 1998 :: France 1999 :: Greece 2000 :: Spain 2001 :: Switzerland 2002 :: Czech Republic 2003 :: Norway 2004 :: Denmark 2005 :: Italy 2006 :: Switzerland 2007 :: Lithuania 2008 NEW FOR 2009 GESTALT ELDERS WILL BE JOINING 38th Annual GATLA IN RESIDENCE European Summer Residential Training Programs COUPLES THERAPY TRAINING GESTALT THERAPY TRAINING Frances Baker, Ph.D. JULY 5 — 11, 2009 JULY 12 — 24, 2009 Isabel Fredericson, Ph.D.

Joseph Handlon, Ph.D. Psychotherapy Training Associates International Nonprofit Org. dba Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles Gaie Houston, M.A. U.S. Postage Edwin Nevis, Ph.D. 1460 7th St., Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA PAID Sonia Nevis, Ph.D. Santa Monica, CA Tentative: Change Service Requested Permit No. 536 Abe Levitsky, Ph. D.

An historic occasion to gather and honor our Gestalt Elders during parts of the Summer Program. We will be talking, laughing, eating, arguing and asking the elders to add their perspectives to our work.