In Gestalt therapy, 'personal power' refers to which of the following?

• A. The therapist's guidance ensures client self-direction.
• B. The client's awareness of feelings, needs, and values to tap into self-direction.
• C. The client's suppression of emotions to maintain independence.
• D. The therapist controls the client's choices.

Answer: (B)

In Gestalt therapy, personal power is the client’s ability to recognize and own their feelings, needs, and values in the present moment so they can act with self-direction. The approach centers on awareness of immediate experience and taking responsibility for one’s choices, rather than relying on the therapist or suppressing emotions. When a client can name what they feel and what they want, they can decide how to respond and engage authentically with their world. The other descriptions misfit because they imply external control or emotional suppression, which G estalt theory rejects in favor of self-awareness and autonomous action.