empty chair technique for therapy
The Empty Chair Technique
Resolving “unfinished business” is often an essential part of counseling. If left unresolved, it can contribute to depression, anxiety, and mental ill-health while damaging existing and future relationships (Nelson-Jones, 2014).
- The empty chair technique is a therapeutic tool used to explore emotions & perspectives by having clients speak to an imagined person or part of themselves.
- This technique helps individuals process unresolved feelings, gain insight & achieve emotional closure.
- Role-playing different perspectives using the empty chair can improve self-awareness, empathy & decision-making in personal & relational contexts.
References:
https://positivepsychology.com/empty-chair-technique/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15325024.2025.2548238