User:samjhaas/sandbox when a patient might have deep rooted emotional problems from someone or something in their life, such as relationships with themselves, with aspects of their personality, their concepts, ideas, feelings etc., or other people in their lives. The purpose of this technique is to get the patient to think about their emotions and attitudes. [1] Common things the patient address in the empty chair are another person, aspects of their personality, a certain feeling etc. was in it.[2] They may also move between chairs and act out two or more sides of a discussion, typically involving the patient and persons significant to them. It uses a passive approach to opening up the patient’s emotions and pent up feelings so they can what they have been holding back. A form of role-playing, the technique focuses on exploration of self and is utilized by therapists to help patients self-adjust. Gestalt techniques were originally a form of psychotherapy, but are now often used in counseling, for instance, by encouraging clients to act out their feelings helping them prepare for a new job.[3] The purpose of the technique is so the patient will become more in touch with their feelings and have an emotional conversation that clears up any long held feelings or reaction to the person or object in the chair. [4] When used effectively, it provides an emotional release and lets the client move forward in their life.
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- ^ Nichol, M. P.; Schwartz, R. C. (2008). Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods (8th ed.). New York: Pearson Education. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-205-54320-5.
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