Relational Affects: Shame and Guilt. Working and Introjects and Self-hatred. Introducing the Integration of Self as the Goal of Therapeutic Work. Working with puppets.

Dates: May 8th-9th

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the relational affects of shame and guilt and how these emotional can either support or undermine the child’s sense of self.


• Discuss the importance of integration in Gestalt Play Therapy


• Practice methods used in Gestalt Play Therapy that facilitates integration of “unwanted” or introjected aspects of self.


• Develop skills in working with puppets