We aim to share our work with Gestalt therapists who are confronting the shared realities of working in a field increasingly shaped by authoritarianism, systemic trauma, and collective overwhelm.

This presentation draws from interviews with Kitzler’s former NYIGT students, colleagues, and friends to paint a portrait of his impact on the teaching/learning community that is the New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy.

Through a wealth of audiovisual material, we will immerse ourselves in the zeitgeist of the early 20th century and follow in the footsteps of Fritz Perls, one of the main founders of Gestalt therapy.

Supervision is one of the main supporting tools for Gestalt therapy practitioners and students. It is intended to be a basic instrument of growth. On account of its crucial nature, it needs to be informed by the history, themes, and values of our approach.

Trauma and addiction intertwine in complex ways, fundamentally altering how individuals experience themselves, their relationships, and their world. Addiction is the long-term consequence of creative adjustments to painful life circumstances that provide a sense of relief by numbing emotional pain or disconnecting the individual from unbearable experiences.

We are very sorry to share that Tine passed away on September 14.
The NYIGT community misses her greatly.
The event scheduled for April 12 will be dedicated to her memory.
Details will follow.

This presentation will consider the holistic and phenomenal qualities of Gestalt therapy by exploring the experiences of attendees as our emergent NYIGT community, created and discovered, emerging from our personal and collegial synergy.