Speaker
Mariia Mezhenska
MA (Northern Arizona University), PhD in progress (University of North Texas), Chair of Research, Methodology & Publication, Gestalt Research Association.
A researcher and practicing author who is currently going through the full cycle of “manuscript → review → publication” in several projects — and will show the process from the inside.
December 16, 2025, online, 6:00 PM BTS , 7 PM (CEST)
Lecture 1: "Writing a scientific article: from idea to publication in a journal"
Why is this important?
A scientific article is a form in which your work becomes visible to the world. Without publication, even the best research remains “in a drawer.” This lecture will help you see the whole picture and take the decisive step—from manuscript to article in a scientific journal.
We will talk about:
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The logic of building an article structure.
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Working with literature.
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Typical mistakes when writing (structure, argumentation, language, ethics).
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Choosing a journal (aims & scope, indexing, metrics, open access).
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Preparing the submission package.
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The submission and peer review process (responses to reviewers, revisions, resubmission).
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• Teamwork during article creation (role distribution, author contributions).
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Ethical and technical nuances (authorship, data transparency, avoiding plagiarism, conflicts of interest).
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Financial aspects of publishing in scientific journals.
Participation is free, with prior registration required.
A series of 5 lectures (1 lecture per month)
February 24, 2026 Types and Examples of Gestalt Therapy Research
March 31, 2026 Research Design
April 28 , 2026 Significance, Validity, and Treatment Effects
May 26, 2026 Publishing Research Projects
June 23 , 2026 Networking and Advocacy
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Details coming soon
Speaker
Dr. Philip Brownell
Dr. Philip Brownell is a clinical psychologist, gestalt therapist, author, trainer, and researcher with many years of professional experience. He holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from George Fox University and an MDiv from Western Seminary.
Dr. Brownell is the author and principal investigator of the international project “Spiritually-Integrated Processes in Gestalt Therapy”, supported by the John Templeton Foundation through Brigham Young University.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified gestalt therapist.
Author and editor of numerous books and scholarly articles in the fields of gestalt therapy, research, and coaching.
Series editor of The World of Contemporary Gestalt Therapy.
International presenter, supervision trainer, and organizational consultant.