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Laura Perls

January 14, 2023

Laura Perls (née Lore Posner; 15 August 1905 in Pforzheim – 13 July 1990 in Pforzheim) was a noted German-born psychologist and psychotherapist who helped establish the Gestalt school of psychotherapy. She was the wife of Friedrich (Frederick) Perls, also a renowned psychotherapist and psychiatrist.

Background

Posner was born to a wealthy family in 1905; born the daughter of a prosperous merchant.[1] At the age of five, she began to play piano and demonstrated professional mastery by the time she was 18.[2] Later, music and dance would be integrated into her therapy. She became interested in psychology when she was 16 (Fadiman & Frager, 2002). During her times as a student Laura took studied with Paul Tillich and Martin Buber, which she then studied work of psychologists who'd formed a gestalt school.[3]Like many before and after her, her interest began after reading Freud's 1899 The Interpretation of Dreams (Fadiman & Frager, 2002). When she became a psychoanalyst, she was already prepared to pursue a career as a pianist, attended law school, and completed a degree in Gestalt psychology.[2] She also obtained a doctorate in science from Frankfurt University in Germany.[4]

In 1930 she married Friedrich (Fritz) Perls. They had met while working at the Frankfurt Psychological Institute. The couple had two children, a daughter, Renate Perls, and a son, Stephen Perls, who is also a psychologist, in Alburquerque.[4] At a later time Larura returned back to her birthplace, in Pforzhiem to be closer with her daughter. [5]

In 1933 the Perlses had to flee Germany during the rise of Nazism. They then spent thirteen years in South Africa. It was there that the Perlses wrote their first book together, Ego, Hunger and Aggression: A Revision of Freud's Theory and Method, published in 1942. This work held the beginnings for their new theory of psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, which consisted of facing the client to notice his or her postures and gestures (Fadiman & Frager, 2002). The Perlses also established the South African Institute for Psychoanalysis in 1935 and Fritz worked for the South African army in the war against the Nazis.[6] Laura and her husband, Frits Perls worked on developing a theory and technique called Gestalt therapy. The Gestalt therapy is a blend between Freud and Wilhelm Reich psychodrama.[7]

In 1951, having moved to New York, the Perlses, together with Paul Goodman and Ralph Hefferline published Gestalt Therapy: Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality. By 1952, with the help of Paul Goodman, they had established The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy (Fadiman & Frager, 2002). During this time in New York City Laura was seen as the mainstay. While the books were being published Laura was an unacknowledged contributor. [8]

When, in the early 1960s, Fritz Perls settled into a residency at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, Laura stayed on in New York. She continued to run the original institute for nearly 30 more years, long after Fritz’s death.

Laura Perls died in Pforzhiem, West Germany[9] 1990 due to complications with her thyroid,[4] one month before her 85th birthday. The English edition of her only book, Living at the Boundary, was published posthumously in 1992

References

  1. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  2. ^ a b Corey, Gerald (2008). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Eighth Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. p. 199. ISBN 9780495102083.
  3. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  4. ^ a b c Capuzzi, David; Stauffer, Mark (2016). Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theories and Interventions, Sixth Edition. Alexandria, VA: American Counselling Association. p. 197. ISBN 9781556203541.
  5. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  6. ^ Nelson-Jones, Richard (2006). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Therapy, Fourth Edition. London: SAGE Publications. p. 115. ISBN 1412919789.
  7. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  8. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  9. ^ Goleman, Daniel (1990-07-18). "Laura Perls, 84, Dies in Germany; Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-08.

External links

  • Edward Rosenfeld: AN ORAL HISTORY OF GESTALT THERAPY. Part 1. A conversation with Laura Perls
  • The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy, USA, founded by Fritz and Laura Perls, 1952
  • Laura Posner Perls. In Memory.

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Laura Perls nee Lore Posner 15 August 1905 in Pforzheim 13 July 1990 in Pforzheim was a noted German born psychologist and psychotherapist who helped establish the Gestalt school of psychotherapy She was the wife of Friedrich Frederick Perls also a renowned psychotherapist and psychiatrist Background EditPosner was born to a wealthy family in 1905 born the daughter of a prosperous merchant 1 At the age of five she began to play piano and demonstrated professional mastery by the time she was 18 2 Later music and dance would be integrated into her therapy She became interested in psychology when she was 16 Fadiman amp Frager 2002 During her times as a student Laura took studied with Paul Tillich and Martin Buber which she then studied work of psychologists who d formed a gestalt school 3 Like many before and after her her interest began after reading Freud s 1899 The Interpretation of Dreams Fadiman amp Frager 2002 When she became a psychoanalyst she was already prepared to pursue a career as a pianist attended law school and completed a degree in Gestalt psychology 2 She also obtained a doctorate in science from Frankfurt University in Germany 4 In 1930 she married Friedrich Fritz Perls They had met while working at the Frankfurt Psychological Institute The couple had two children a daughter Renate Perls and a son Stephen Perls who is also a psychologist in Alburquerque 4 At a later time Larura returned back to her birthplace in Pforzhiem to be closer with her daughter 5 In 1933 the Perlses had to flee Germany during the rise of Nazism They then spent thirteen years in South Africa It was there that the Perlses wrote their first book together Ego Hunger and Aggression A Revision of Freud s Theory and Method published in 1942 This work held the beginnings for their new theory of psychotherapy Gestalt Therapy which consisted of facing the client to notice his or her postures and gestures Fadiman amp Frager 2002 The Perlses also established the South African Institute for Psychoanalysis in 1935 and Fritz worked for the South African army in the war against the Nazis 6 Laura and her husband Frits Perls worked on developing a theory and technique called Gestalt therapy The Gestalt therapy is a blend between Freud and Wilhelm Reich psychodrama 7 In 1951 having moved to New York the Perlses together with Paul Goodman and Ralph Hefferline published Gestalt Therapy Excitement and Growth in the Human Personality By 1952 with the help of Paul Goodman they had established The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy Fadiman amp Frager 2002 During this time in New York City Laura was seen as the mainstay While the books were being published Laura was an unacknowledged contributor 8 When in the early 1960s Fritz Perls settled into a residency at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur California Laura stayed on in New York She continued to run the original institute for nearly 30 more years long after Fritz s death Laura Perls died in Pforzhiem West Germany 9 1990 due to complications with her thyroid 4 one month before her 85th birthday The English edition of her only book Living at the Boundary was published posthumously in 1992References Edit Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 09 a b Corey Gerald 2008 Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy Eighth Edition Belmont CA Thomson Higher Education p 199 ISBN 9780495102083 Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 09 a b c Capuzzi David Stauffer Mark 2016 Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories and Interventions Sixth Edition Alexandria VA American Counselling Association p 197 ISBN 9781556203541 Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 09 Nelson Jones Richard 2006 Theory and Practice of Counselling and Therapy Fourth Edition London SAGE Publications p 115 ISBN 1412919789 Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 08 Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 09 Goleman Daniel 1990 07 18 Laura Perls 84 Dies in Germany Founder of Gestalt Psychotherapy The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 08 External links EditEdward Rosenfeld AN ORAL HISTORY OF GESTALT THERAPY Part 1 A conversation with Laura Perls The New York Institute for Gestalt Therapy USA founded by Fritz and Laura Perls 1952 Laura Posner Perls In Memory Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Laura Perls amp oldid 1089456073, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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