title: The gestalt of emptiness/receptivity: Christian spirituality and psychotherapy.
abstract: Focuses on Christian Spirituality and Object Relations theory as one among many possible integrations of a religious tradition and a theory of psychotherapy. Develops an epistemology of gestalt as a method for understanding the Christian myth. Specifies emptiness/receptivity as an inclusive gestalt-first, of the divinity (following Philippians 2:6-11), then of humanity (integrating Object Relations with Paul's great hymn). Amplifies the Christ gestalt in the practice of pastoral psychotherapy.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Gau
mesh_terms: D002835:Christianity; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010465:Perception; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012945:Social Values