Hawkins and Ryde have done the impossible. They have written an accessible book for students, teachers and practitioners that inspires contemplation and openness, while at the same time offering concrete suggestions without reducing the complexity of their approach. Moreover, a profound dialogic ethical attitude permeates their dialogue with the reader.' - Lynne Jacobs, Ph.D., co-founder, Pacific Gestalt Institute, and training & supervising analyst of the Institute of C ontemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles 'In the history of psychotherapy publishing, I cannot think of anything comparable in the extent of its reach, or its understanding of the potential for psychotherapy today. An exciting account of how psychotherapy as a whole has developed, expanded, and become a creative hub of ideas, insights, and practices that are now informing a host of practitioners across the helping professions' - Malcom Parlett, International Gestalt Trainer, Coach, and Consultant.