Barry Stevens Libros

A classic work of the 1970s - long out-of-print - now available in a new GJP edition that includes all the author's original calligraphic illustrations plus new photographs of the Gestalt community she established on a ranch in Utah shortly after the book was published.Considered a classic by thousands in and outside the Gestalt therapy community, the book is a first-person account of Stevens' investigations of Gestalt Therapy, Zen Buddhism, the philosophy of J. Krishnamurti, and American Indian religious practices in an effort to deepen and expand personal experience and work through difficulties. In this autobiographical journal, the author reflects on a three-month period in association with Fritz Perls at the Gestalt Institute of Canada in 1969 and discusses how these other philosophies integrate with an enhance Gestalt therapy.

After 22 years in the Army, Craig Jackson (CJ) mastered the art of bomb detection and disposal, becoming the go-to expert for clearing explosives. Upon leaving the military, his rare skills made him a sought-after asset in the lucrative field of landmine clearance. Thriving on the adrenaline rush of his work, he established his own company and quickly found himself in Iraq, tasked with dismantling Saddam Hussein's extensive arsenal. This was Craig's dream job, allowing him to engage with vast quantities of explosive ordnance while contributing positively to the region. However, during a routine convoy in the desert, everything changed. Ambushed by a well-armed enemy force, Craig and his team were captured by Saddam's henchmen. Thrust into a brutal world of pain, Craig's focus shifted to survival. The challenges of disarming bombs paled in comparison to the daily torture he endured at the hands of his captors. As he dreams of escape, he grapples with the question of whether he can withstand the relentless torment or if he will be broken before he can find freedom.

Barry Stevens, eine „Naturtalent“ unter den Therapeuten, wie Fritz Perls sie nannte, beschreibt in diesem leicht lesbaren Buch, wie sie selbst ihren Weg über zahlreiche Umwege gefunden hat. Ausgangspunkt sind für sie die Aufsätze zur Gesprächspsychotherapie von Carl C. Rogers, Eugene Gendlin, John M. Shlien und Wilson van Dusen, die ebenfalls in diesem Band enthalten sind.