What is the Empty Chair technique in psychology?

Dr Vishwa says the Empty Chair Technique, from Gestalt therapy, involves talking to an imagined person or part of yourself in an empty chair, expressing unspoken emotions and exploring perspectives. Used for grief, unresolved conflict, or self-healing, it externalizes inner turmoil, fosters awareness, and offers emotional release—bringing clarity, closure, and relief, without direct conversation.

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