The Gestalt Coaching Program is designed to train professional coaches — or those interested in acquiring new coaching skills.

The program does not train individuals to practice as Gestalt therapists. For those interested in developing an in-depth knowledge of Gestalt psychotherapy, please read about GTIP's intensive three-year training program in Gestalt Therapy.

Each participant in the Coaching Program will receive two coaching sessions with the program leaders.

The program specifics are outlined in the following sections:

Course Objectives
Training Schedule
Location, Times, and Fees
Course Completion
Contact Information

Course Objectives

Through the process of the training, participants will:

• Discover differences between coaching and psychotherapy.
• Learn various applications for Gestalt Coaching.
• Learn the use of creative experiments.
• Begin to develop a personal style of coaching.
• Learn about the use of self.
• Understand that creative solutions already exist within.
• Discover when coaching can be a useful process.
• Learn how coaching skills can assist in the workplace.
• Learn the value of discovery-through-inquiry as compared to advice giving.


• Develop knowledge of personal and professional boundaries.

Training Schedule

Each session follows a basic structure involving the presentation of theoretical material, class discussion, and opportunities to experience coaching and receive feedback.

Topics include:

• Awareness and Experience
• Phases of Contact/Contact Boundaries/Gestalt Formation/Destruction
• Contact Functions and Disruptions
• Diversity
• Dialogue
• Resistance/Paradox
• Team Building (Group Coaching, Group Process)
• Closing Weekend — Debrief

Location, Times, and Fees

All sessions will be held at the same location in New Hope, PA.

Program dates:
2010: September 24, 25 & 26; October 22, 23 & 24; November 19, 20, & 21.
Tuition is $3700.00 ($3400 for GTIP members and Associates). Payable to "The Gestalt Institute of Philadelphia."

Sessions will follow this basic structure:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch (on your own): 12:30 to 2:00 pm

Course Completion

Each participant, upon completion of the program, will receive a certificate from the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia certifying completion of The Art of Gestalt Coaching program.

Contact Information

For more information about The Art of Gestalt Coaching program, contact Laura Henrich at adminGTIP@gmail.com or call Mark Magerman at 215-860-9876.