The empty chair technique

The empty chair technique is a therapeutic tool often used in counseling, especially in practices like Gestalt therapy. It involves a person sitting in front of an empty chair and speaking to an imagined person or part of themselves in that space. This exercise allows individuals to express feelings, consider different perspectives, or resolve inner conflicts. It helps increase awareness, foster emotional insight, and facilitate communication. By physically engaging with the space, clients often find it easier to explore complex emotions and confront unresolved issues in a safe, controlled environment.