Raymond is in a group therapy session with Fritz Perls. He is talking to a vacant chair, saying all the things he wishes he could say to his father, but can never get up the courage. When he is finished talking to the vacant chair, what is the next step?

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In Gestalt therapy, the next step after talking to the vacant chair is for the client to sit in the vacant chair and respond as if they were the person they were talking to. This allows the client to gain a new perspective and work out their feelings through role-playing.

Raymond Is in a Group Therapy Session with Fritz Perls