Types of Publications

Theoretical articles: 5,000–6,000 words
Analysis of the history, theory, and methodology of Gestalt therapy; development of concepts and their critical reinterpretation by the author with reference to primary sources and current literature.

Clinical materials: 5,000 words
Analysis of a psychotherapeutic case, series of sessions, or a therapeutic process. The materials should include a well-founded approach and conclusions regarding the specifics of work within the Gestalt therapy framework.

Scientific research: 6,000–8,000 words
Description of empirical research using validated psychodiagnostic instruments (questionnaires, tests, scales) to measure the effectiveness of Gestalt therapy in addressing specific clinical issues.

Description of Gestalt experiments: 1,500–2,500 words
Presentation of an original author’s experiment, including its theoretical justification as well as indications and contraindications for its application. Materials may include group and individual experiments, creative forms of psychotherapeutic work, and modifications of classical Gestalt therapy exercises.

Essays and author notes: 3,000–4,000 words
Personal reflections of the author or works presented in a dialogical format between authors, as well as creative forms of presenting Gestalt ideas. Unlike theoretical papers, these works allow authors to develop ideas through a personal voice, improvisation, and non-standard formats.

Translations: 4,000–12,000 words
Translations of classical and contemporary texts in Gestalt therapy are published within the specified word range. Longer texts (over 10,000 words) may be split into two consecutive publications by editorial decision.

Reviews and commentaries: 2,000–2,500 words
Reviews and commentaries on books and articles in the field of Gestalt therapy.