Question

What approach involves establishing meaning for several participants, based on their lived experiences of a particular concept?

Answer 1

Lived experience can be defined as an individual's understanding or perception of an event as a result of direct, first hand involvement.

Lived Experiences of a particular concept can be used to establish meaning by using Gestalt approach.

• Gestalt studies experiences and how reality is experienced.
• It helps individuals explore the way they derive meaning than the actual meanings.
• It is deeply empowering as it shows how meaning shapes a sense of possibility.

Why does Gestalt work with several participants?

• Basic principle: Individuals can self-regulate
• Change occurs when we are aware of what we are
• It brings the interpersonal dimension as individuals understand how they respond to a story and create meaning from a shared experience