“A man has only one life and if during it he has no great environment, no community, he has been irreparably robbed of a human right.” – Paul Goodman

GTILA is a membership organization whose mission is to advance and promote the exchange of information and expertise regarding the field of Gestalt therapy among its members, with the professional community, and with the community at large. The specific purposes of GTILA include:

• To promote the application of Gestalt therapy principles;
• To promote a dialogue on Gestalt therapy theory within the Gestalt therapy community;
• To promote a dialogue between Gestalt therapy and other theories;
• To function as a catalyst for community building and as a support network for its members;
• To promote quality of standards concerning the clinical application of Gestalt therapy.

Each year, GTILA presents a series of Salons which provide an opportunity to learn about some aspect of Gestalt Therapy in a relaxed, informal setting.  Salons are free and participants receive CEUs.  All students and qualified professionals are welcome without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation.

GTILA maintains the Arnold R. Beisser, M.D. Scholarship Fund, a philanthropic program to support trainees who have enrolled for Gestalt therapy training and can demonstrate financial need. In addition, GTILA hosts a variety of social events for the Gestalt community and publishes a yearly directory of its members.

Photograph by Mike Beiriger