🔵 CHAIRWORK VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT ☐ How to use chairwork to resolve an inner conflict: th-cam.com/video/8QM8nv8cVA4/w-d-xo.html ☐ The inner critic diagnostic interview: th-cam.com/video/HQ7RiKmlbis/w-d-xo.html ☐ Advanced chairwork methods: th-cam.com/video/R26lpEKOdMc/w-d-xo.html
I do this when I'm by myself in my home. Ppl think I'm nuts lol but it works to a degree. I've been doing this for decades actually. It releases stress towards an individual or individuals. It helps with past trauma/ victimizations. Bc sometimes the person or ppl aren't available and when they're not, this definitely helps. Ive been doing this exercise way before I even knew it was a common thing in therapy. I tried therapy a few times way back but it wasn't beneficial. I need someone who's been through what I have. Not someone who just sits there and pretends to get it or whatever. But yeah, this does work. It won't heal deeper wounds but it's definitely a help. Good vid lady. I appreciate it.
Bro exactly, you get it It doesn't feel right when people don't understand What I've learned from alot of unsympathetic people is just to wait, be patient because they don't understand After all you can only understand someone at the depth you met yourself
You're awesome ma'am. Your videos always give full cycle of experience. And i feel so light experiencing such psychological lessons. I've watched and liked all the chair work videos. They are short, perfect and mind blowing. One day I'll surely take a CBT session with you.
Thank you very much for making this accessible for many of us who do have access to therapy. For my own healing journey, I really appreciate finding videos like these and picking up book recommendations while listening - I am slowly learning and will keep going.
I am studying executive coaching and trying to understand all the psychology theories is hard, your channel is amazing, all the videos are easy to understand and helping me a lot! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for your comment Chris. IFS is actually influenced by Psychodrama and Gestalt psychotherapy. Chairwork comes from Psychodrama and was further developed by Gestalt psychotherapy. There are certainly a lot of similarities. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thanks for your support Russell. I am planning to do a series of Chairwork videos hence the new playlist. I’ll add Chairwork and internal family systems to my list of future videos. Best wishes, Teresa.
I've been following your TA clips (great serie, thank you so much), but this is the first one I'm not sure how to feel about. Aren't you basically creating a dellusion by doing this, especially if its with people you may still randomly encounter at some point? At the end of the day, you are talking to a chair, and I'm not sure, but I doubt the conversation would have the same dialogue lines had the person imagined been there in first place. Personally at least, I would rather develop some skills to be able to say these kinda of things directly instead of some momentarily cope/relief, or maybe dig to the root of the problem to identify why I was feeling like that in the first place 😅 But that aside, thank you for a great serie!
I’ve been using chairwork for 30 years and it’s the most dynamic and powerful therapy. You are externalising a conversation that was internalised and it helps mobilise energy so we can become unstuck. It’s not about the other person, it’s about your internal process. Have a look at my other chairwork videos as I think it will help. Best wishes, Teresa.
@@LewisPsychology I take back my previous comment. I had a session this week where my therapist luckily made me use this technique and it was way more eye opening than I could have expected. As it turned out I have some repressed issues that make me more or less freeze when it comes to talks, and just becoming aware of this fact made it so much more easy to lay out my thoughts, increasing also the level of clarity and removing most of the stumbling in my speech. Once again, thank you so much for all your work :)
this was really insightful! do you mind posting the audio version of these videos on audea? I'd like to listen more than watch and that's where I get most of my audio content..
I’ve had hundreds if not thousands of conversations in front of the mirror telling someone I couldn’t talk to how I actually felt and would have said if I had the chance while seeing how confident I looked. Also done some shouting in the forest. Maybe an empty chair is better? Does the empty chair work if you’re still in contact with a person but can’t actually say what’s on your mind to them?
It sounds like you have been doing some really good work. Yes, empty chair will work even if you are still in contact with the person. Best wishes, Teresa.
Hi Rya Rya, Yes, you can place your ego states in the empty chair which can help with decontamination. This video illustrates how to use the empty chair technique. My next chairwork video will demonstrate exactly how to use chairwork to work with parts of the self. I aim to produce a several chairwork videos going forward. Best wishes, Teresa.
That would be totally fine, it would just take a different direction. You work with whatever the client presents and don't try to dictate a specific outcome. My other chairwork videos may be of interest. ☐ How to use chairwork to resolve an inner conflict: th-cam.com/video/8QM8nv8cVA4/w-d-xo.html ☐ The inner critic diagnostic interview: th-cam.com/video/HQ7RiKmlbis/w-d-xo.html ☐ Advanced chairwork methods: th-cam.com/video/R26lpEKOdMc/w-d-xo.html Best wishes, Teresa.
It’s often assumed chairwork originates from Gestalt psychotherapy but it actually comes from the work of Moreno and Psychodrama. Perls was very influenced by Moreno. This is mentioned at the beginning of the video. Best wishes, Teresa.
🔵 CHAIRWORK VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT
☐ How to use chairwork to resolve an inner conflict: th-cam.com/video/8QM8nv8cVA4/w-d-xo.html
☐ The inner critic diagnostic interview: th-cam.com/video/HQ7RiKmlbis/w-d-xo.html
☐ Advanced chairwork methods: th-cam.com/video/R26lpEKOdMc/w-d-xo.html
This is ao far the best explanation of Gestalt Empty chair. I saw several videos and I had no clue what are they doing
Thank you so much Diana. You may be interested in my advanced chairwork video: th-cam.com/video/R26lpEKOdMc/w-d-xo.html
Best wishes, Teresa.
I'm truly grateful to your dedication to making this video. It's been really helpful to me. Thanks a million 🍀
Glad it was helpful! Best wishes, Teresa.
I do this when I'm by myself in my home. Ppl think I'm nuts lol but it works to a degree. I've been doing this for decades actually. It releases stress towards an individual or individuals. It helps with past trauma/ victimizations. Bc sometimes the person or ppl aren't available and when they're not, this definitely helps. Ive been doing this exercise way before I even knew it was a common thing in therapy. I tried therapy a few times way back but it wasn't beneficial. I need someone who's been through what I have. Not someone who just sits there and pretends to get it or whatever. But yeah, this does work. It won't heal deeper wounds but it's definitely a help. Good vid lady. I appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing your insights Heidi. Best wishes, Teresa.
Bro exactly, you get it
It doesn't feel right when people don't understand
What I've learned from alot of unsympathetic people is just to wait, be patient because they don't understand
After all you can only understand someone at the depth you met yourself
Thank you for your clear explanation and easy to relate to examples.
Glad it was helpful! Best wishes, Teresa.
I love this how you elaborate the role play🥺🥺
This is an amazing resource Lewis, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Best wishes, Teresa.
This really worked for me and quietened my thoughts, I felt peaceful and it's been 16 years, I have not had the horrible thoughts.
That’s great to hear Sunil. Best wishes, Teresa.
You're awesome ma'am. Your videos always give full cycle of experience. And i feel so light experiencing such psychological lessons. I've watched and liked all the chair work videos. They are short, perfect and mind blowing. One day I'll surely take a CBT session with you.
Thank you for your continued support Anurag, it really is greatly appreciated. I hope you are keeping well. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you very much for making this accessible for many of us who do have access to therapy. For my own healing journey, I really appreciate finding videos like these and picking up book recommendations while listening - I am slowly learning and will keep going.
Thank you for your lovely comment Ann. Wishing you well, Teresa.
Great video and very well explained.
Thank you ❤
Thanks for your support. Best wishes, Teresa.
I am studying executive coaching and trying to understand all the psychology theories is hard, your channel is amazing, all the videos are easy to understand and helping me a lot! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for your comment PJ. I'm pleased to hear my videos are helping. I wish you all the best with your training. Best wishes, Teresa.
Fantastic videos :) Thanks so much. Well explained !
Thank you for your kind feedback. Best wishes, Teresa.
Funny how I'm looking back at this video after watching one of your more recent ones concerning IFS and noticing how strikingly similar it is
Thanks for your comment Chris. IFS is actually influenced by Psychodrama and Gestalt psychotherapy. Chairwork comes from Psychodrama and was further developed by Gestalt psychotherapy. There are certainly a lot of similarities. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you - Great work
Glad you liked it! Best wishes, Teresa.
This was great, thank you. Would you consider doing one on internal family systems?
Thanks for your support Russell. I am planning to do a series of Chairwork videos hence the new playlist. I’ll add Chairwork and internal family systems to my list of future videos. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you, this is great 👍.
Thanks for your support Andrea. Best wishes, Teresa.
Great video. So helpfull. Thank you so much.
Thank you EMEK. Best wishes, Teresa.
Good Stuff
Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes. Teresa.
Hello Dr. Lewis, can I please include a QR code in the workbook I'm writing about inner child work?
Thank you for your comment. Can you please send me an email about this. My email is in the description. Thank you. Best wishes, Teresa.
I've been following your TA clips (great serie, thank you so much), but this is the first one I'm not sure how to feel about. Aren't you basically creating a dellusion by doing this, especially if its with people you may still randomly encounter at some point? At the end of the day, you are talking to a chair, and I'm not sure, but I doubt the conversation would have the same dialogue lines had the person imagined been there in first place. Personally at least, I would rather develop some skills to be able to say these kinda of things directly instead of some momentarily cope/relief, or maybe dig to the root of the problem to identify why I was feeling like that in the first place 😅
But that aside, thank you for a great serie!
I’ve been using chairwork for 30 years and it’s the most dynamic and powerful therapy. You are externalising a conversation that was internalised and it helps mobilise energy so we can become unstuck. It’s not about the other person, it’s about your internal process. Have a look at my other chairwork videos as I think it will help. Best wishes, Teresa.
@@LewisPsychology I take back my previous comment. I had a session this week where my therapist luckily made me use this technique and it was way more eye opening than I could have expected. As it turned out I have some repressed issues that make me more or less freeze when it comes to talks, and just becoming aware of this fact made it so much more easy to lay out my thoughts, increasing also the level of clarity and removing most of the stumbling in my speech.
Once again, thank you so much for all your work :)
Thank you for sharing your insights. I’m so pleased chairwork has been so helpful. Best wishes, Teresa.
this was really insightful! do you mind posting the audio version of these videos on audea? I'd like to listen more than watch and that's where I get most of my audio content..
Thanks for your comment. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the video. Sorry, I've never heard of audea. Best wishes, Teresa.
I’ve had hundreds if not thousands of conversations in front of the mirror telling someone I couldn’t talk to how I actually felt and would have said if I had the chance while seeing how confident I looked. Also done some shouting in the forest. Maybe an empty chair is better? Does the empty chair work if you’re still in contact with a person but can’t actually say what’s on your mind to them?
It sounds like you have been doing some really good work. Yes, empty chair will work even if you are still in contact with the person. Best wishes, Teresa.
Hi, can you do a video using the empty chairs for the 3 ego states? (parent, adult, child). I thought this video would illustrate it
Hi Rya Rya, Yes, you can place your ego states in the empty chair which can help with decontamination. This video illustrates how to use the empty chair technique. My next chairwork video will demonstrate exactly how to use chairwork to work with parts of the self. I aim to produce a several chairwork videos going forward. Best wishes, Teresa.
@@LewisPsychology great! Can't wait
What do you do if the opposite happens and they flood with love for the past relationship instead of saying goodbye?
That would be totally fine, it would just take a different direction. You work with whatever the client presents and don't try to dictate a specific outcome. My other chairwork videos may be of interest.
☐ How to use chairwork to resolve an inner conflict: th-cam.com/video/8QM8nv8cVA4/w-d-xo.html
☐ The inner critic diagnostic interview: th-cam.com/video/HQ7RiKmlbis/w-d-xo.html
☐ Advanced chairwork methods: th-cam.com/video/R26lpEKOdMc/w-d-xo.html
Best wishes, Teresa.
Thanks, this sounds like it could be very helpful. It also strikes me as a great technique to use with inner conflict in a novel.
I’m pleased to hear this could be helpful to you. Yes, it can certainly be used to address an inner conflict. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you im going to get rid of my introject of my dad
Interestingly she does not mention Gestalt Therapy, the main popularizer of empty chair work.
It’s often assumed chairwork originates from Gestalt psychotherapy but it actually comes from the work of Moreno and Psychodrama. Perls was very influenced by Moreno. This is mentioned at the beginning of the video. Best wishes, Teresa.
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