In Gestalt therapy, developed by Fritz Perls, unexpressed emotions such as rage, hatred, or grief are referred to as unfinished business. These unresolved feelings persist and interfere with present functioning until they are acknowledged and worked through.
[Reference: Helwig, A. A. (2020). CPCE Study Guide and Review; Corey, G. (2017). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (10th Edition).]
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