Alumni

Gestalt Institute of Ireland

Rhythms - A Gestalt Alumni Festival

5 - 7 September 2025

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Welcome to Rhythms - A Gestalt Festival 2025! Join us for a weekend of song, dance, voice, yoga, learning and community at the beautiful Teach Bhríde Holistic Education Centre. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of reconnection and spend time with your Gestalt Institute of Ireland alumni community experiencing gentle and restorative workshops and activities.What’s included?

  • 2 night’s accommodation + meals

  • All workshops, talks and experiences

  • Welcome dinner on Friday night

  • 10 CPD hours + CPD certificates

The Gestalt Institute of Ireland Alumni Community is a dynamic network of dedicated practitioners committed to ongoing growth, connection, and professional development. Rooted in the Institute’s mission to support psychotherapists and counsellors and supervisors beyond their initial training, the alumni association fosters a thriving professional environment through continued learning, collaboration, and peer support.

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The alumni association also plays an active role in giving back to the Institute—whether through contributions to study days, mentoring, or initiatives such as bursary funds for current and prospective students. Additionally, alumni participate in research, publications, seminars, and conferences, ensuring that the Gestalt Institute of Ireland remains a hub for innovation and professional excellence.

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A group of 14 people, diverse in age and appearance, smiling and posing together indoors in front of a large window with floral curtains, during daytime.

Our alumni remain engaged with the evolving field of Gestalt therapy, integrating contemporary relational, embodied, and field perspectives into their practice. Through networking opportunities, CPD events, supervision, and shared exploration of emerging themes, members sustain meaningful engagement in therapeutic work while deepening their practice.

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By strengthening connections between graduates and the broader Gestalt community, the alumni association continues to promote the values and purpose of the Institute while offering a vital, supportive space for lifelong professional development.

Three women engaging in an activity on a carpeted floor in a room with pink walls, large windows, and colorful artwork. One woman has short, blond hair and is wearing a green dress over a white shirt. The second woman has short pink hair and glasses, and is dressed in a striped shirt. They are focused on a large round plant pot with green plants inside, surrounded by dried grass and other natural materials.

Feedback from members of Alumni following Annual Gathering in September 2024:

‘It is invaluable time to reconnect and grow as practitioners together.’

‘I feel a real sense of having been nourished. It was my wish before I came, and it was fulfilled.’

‘It was very restorative and so lovely to connect with new people.’

‘Being together is vitally important for me. This workshop/weekend was a gift.’

‘Thank you for cultivating the space for rich contact.’