Alan Cohen: MSW, LCSW, LP, ACSW, BCD, Washington University in St Louis. Alan's interest in Gestalt therapy coincides with his 35 years of meditation practice. He studied with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi over the course of four years, before beginning his post graduate training in Gestalt therapy. "I see the two approaches as complementing and supporting each other in their focus on awareness, the present moment, and acceptance of what is, as the basis of moving into the next moment. I am particularly interested in the curative and healing value of one's own presence."

Connie Newman: MA, MA, LCAT, LMHC, LP, NCC, New York University. Connie's interest in Gestalt therapy evolved from a professional dance and dance education background, to movement-dance therapy training, to the integrated mind-body emphasis of Gestalt. "My current interests lie in the multi-utilizations of the therapeutic relationship to illustrate, engage and repair developmental wounds."