Jay is working with a Gestalt therapist who keeps him focused on the here and now. As Jay maintains his here-and-now focus, his therapist is certain that his past issues (unfinished business) will inevitably be brought into focus due to which of the following processes?

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Figure formation is a process in Gestalt therapy where elements from an individual's environment or internal state become the focus of attention (the "figure"), against a more general background (the "ground"). This process helps bring unresolved issues or "unfinished business" into the present moment for exploration and resolution.

Jay Is Working with a Gestalt Therapist Who Keeps Him