Gestalt therapy pays attention to present experience and the person's situation. This brief reflection helps you notice what is happening now without requiring an intense exercise, closed eyes, bodily focus, or a story about the past.
How to use this page
Choose a manageable moment in a conversation. Notice only what feels tolerable; you can use external observations instead of bodily sensations.
Describe before interpreting
Separate what you can observe from the meaning you add. For example, 'I looked away' is an observation; 'I must be failing' is an interpretation.
Bring curiosity to contact
Notice what you want to say, ask, or pause. You can share one observation with a therapist and check whether their response fits your experience.
Reflection prompts
Use these questions in conversation, on paper, or in the downloaded PDF. You may adapt or skip a prompt.
- What do I notice in the situation right now?
- What feeling or thought is present, if I want to name it?
- Which part is an observation and which is my interpretation?
- What would I like to say, ask, or pause in this conversation?