TA Deep Dive 5/10: Many Chairs to Explore the Clients Multiplicity of Self

Who is it aimed at

Psychotherapy trainees and TA Qualified Practitioners.

Workshop Outline

Since Fritz Perls in the 60s, psychotherapists have been using ‘chair work’ in a range of disciplines to support clients. This workshop will explore some of the common ways of using ‘chair work’ in client work considering both TA and non-TA approaches including, 2 chair work, 5 chair work, parent interview, child exploration, and family constellations. We will cover what the purpose is of using chair work, and how to practically do it. This will be held within the frame of multiplicity.

Aims

The aim of this training is to give an overview of chair work, utilising Tenconi (2020), and Bromberg’s (1996) ideas around multiplicity of self. This is with the aim of supporting the participants to feel confident to use this as a tool in their work.

Learning Outcomes

Participants from this course should have a good understanding of the chair work, its background, and feel confident how to use it with their clients.

Facilitator

Ben Groves – PTSTA (P), CTA(P), MSW, UKATAdip, CTF, PEP2, BA(hons). UKCP and SWE registered.

Ben is a psychotherapist based in York, previously a social worker for over 10 years, Ben started his private practice ‘Flux Therapy’ in 2019. In addition to offering psychotherapy and training, Ben also offers supervision and consultancy. Ben has a deep passion for working with and helping people in the most effective ways he can.