Advanced Transformational Chairwork Methods (Empty Chair Technique)

[@jordancrouch3626]

Just sending a word of encouragement. I find these short process driven videos from a clinicians perspective invaluable. Even as an experienced clinician, I find myself tuning to focus myself and refresh my memory prior to a session. These clips are really helpful and would love to see you do more. Anyway just thought it might be useful to hear how these are being used in the ‘real’ world

[@LewisPsychology]

Thank you for your words of encouragement Jordan, it’s greatly appreciated. It is so helpful to know how people are using my videos. Thanks again. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@Ciskuss]

Yes i agree, they are really useful. I'm using chairwork with IFS

[@jojojoemorelle]

I don't know anyone said this to you, but I like your lovely voice! I'm not an native speaker, and I got a chance to speak English regularly in my job, so I was looking for someone who speaks elegantly with proper choice of words. I'm aware that the speech itself is not the focus here, but I have to say that your channel is an unexpected but welcoming surprise for me! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us.

[@LewisPsychology]

Thank you for you kind words Yuuichi, that’s great to hear. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@russellbyrne376]

I love these enactments of a counseling session. Thank you

[@LewisPsychology]

Thank you Russell. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@andreabroomfiled3244]

This is brilliant and will help to build confidence in using advanced chair work. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@LewisPsychology]

Thanks for your kind comment Andrea. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@emekdenizdemirci]

Power of expressing. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@LewisPsychology]

Chairwork is certainly very powerful. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@johnellis3244]

Really well presented clear and concise Thankyou for this

[@LewisPsychology]

Thats great to hear. You may be interested in my chairwork playlist. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@juceliacosta7643]

Thanks!

[@LewisPsychology]

Thank you so much for your kind monetary support, greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@tamratdefarlemillo4553]

i wish you make a video on "this question" I am a student......(Problem Solving) Identify a Problem/Objective and define the Objective with the characteristics highlighted in TA; also briefly describe the entire plan process, identifying the phases and parts of them.

[@LewisPsychology]

🤔🤔🤔 Have a look at my TA playlist. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@sophiasophia4913]

Thank you. 😊

[@fahadabdulmajeed3891]

Thank you for your video. It is very helpful! Could you please explain why she should not sit in abuser’s chair (especially he being her father) so that she can hear his perspective even ask her to forgive which may enable Clare to forgive her father, which would be more relievable and a break through for Clare.

[@LewisPsychology]

Thanks for your question. The client should not sit in the abusers chair for many reasons: the situation can become abusive, it can retraumatise the client, the client may find it difficult to ‘shake off’ the abuser when the session ends, the client may end up agreeing with her abuser (i.e. that they deserve to be abused, that they are a bad person etc) and much more. The process is not about forgiving the abuser. It’s important that you do not approach chairwork with the notion that the client must forgive their abuser (this would be working from your agenda). Always work with the clients wellbeing at the core of sessions, be very careful not to retraumatise the client. I hope this answers your question. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@rlud304]

It’s not about giving the abuser a voice( “hearing his perspective “) That’s minimizing her suffering which is the complete opposite of helping. It’s about the survivor having a voice. I hope you’re not a therapist

[@vickylim3669]

This is a great video! I wonder if you have encountered clients who is not comfortable doing the empty chair technique? Does it depend on the personality or culture of the client? Thank you.

[@nnnsandra]

I am not a therapist but had therapy sessions last year and my therapist suggested this. I never did it because i found it embarrassing and also felt a little silly when i tried to do it. its a little strange because sometimes when i am upset against someone i may find myself having unprompted outbursts and talking to myself for example saying so and so i am so angry at you. So i should definitely have been a good candidate for this technic but i wasnt. but definitely i can see its place and usefulness.

[@LewisPsychology]

I would only do this if the client felt comfortable with the process. Best wishes, Teresa.

[@LewisPsychology]

I do think some clients can find it embarrassing so it's important the therapist does not push it on a client. You can of course do this on your own. Best wishes, Teresa

[@LewisPsychology]

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[@eileenharper342]

What would you do if Helen judged her for leaving her and felt hurt and betrayed by it?