Episode 16: Grief and Loss

Two Certified Gestalt therapists discuss grief and loss from a Gestalt perspective.

This episode features guest host Jay Levin, LMHC.

Jay Levin, M.A. (Clin. Psych.), has practiced and taught counseling and psychotherapy for over 35 years. His interest is in how values shape personal behavior and therapeutic interventions. This is mirrored in published articles that reflect his vision of a more hospitable world. Jay has been trained in Gestalt therapy by Erving and Miriam Polster and is certified by the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. He is a Professional Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and an Accredited Supervising Member of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), as well as Training Director for the Gestalt Institute of the Gulf Coast (GIGC). A major aspect of his professional life is his ongoing affiliation with Gestalt Associates of Los Angeles (GATLA) where he has been Faculty for over 25 years. Jay now lives in Sarasota, Florida having immigrated to the USA from South Africa.

Email: jaylevin@jaylevin.net

Host information:

Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services where she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians. Some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, LGBTQI identities, and whole person care. 

​Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping”, and has completed certificate training in Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy. She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles and she also provides Gestalt clinical consultation via teleconferencing to therapists all around the world. 

In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Goldsmith is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University. 

Contact: www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com  

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