: The client and therapist "behold" the work from a distance, focusing purely on what is visible without judgment.
Betensky borrowed the concept of "bracketing" (epoché) from Husserl. This means the therapist must put aside all pre-existing theories, diagnoses, and assumptions. When a patient shows a chaotic drawing of a black sun, the therapist does not think, "Ah, depression." Instead, the therapist asks, "What do you see?" The patient might reply, "I see a heavy, dark circle pushing down on a yellow field."
The client displays their work and physically steps back to gain a new perspective, allowing for a period of silent gazing. Intentional Looking:
: The client and therapist "behold" the work from a distance, focusing purely on what is visible without judgment.
Betensky borrowed the concept of "bracketing" (epoché) from Husserl. This means the therapist must put aside all pre-existing theories, diagnoses, and assumptions. When a patient shows a chaotic drawing of a black sun, the therapist does not think, "Ah, depression." Instead, the therapist asks, "What do you see?" The patient might reply, "I see a heavy, dark circle pushing down on a yellow field."
The client displays their work and physically steps back to gain a new perspective, allowing for a period of silent gazing. Intentional Looking: