Dialogues from the Heart: Working with Loss, Mistreatment, and Complex Emotions in Chairwork Psychotherapy
Date:
May 15 - 16, 2026
“A broken heart is the worst. It’s like having broken ribs. Nobody can see it, but it hurts every time you breathe.” —Unknown
The pain of the heart is a central concern in psychotherapy. It is rooted both within and between us—in what goes on inside of us and in what unfolds in our relationships with others. At its worst, this pain can feel like being trapped in a prison that allows no visitors.
In this Chairwork Psychotherapy workshop, we will draw on the wisdom of Psychodrama, Gestalt Therapy, and the Four Dialogues to explore powerful ways of helping people heal broken, damaged, and traumatized hearts.
More specifically, we will demonstrate how Chairwork can be used in working with:
- Grief and Loss – Using Role Reversal dialogues (Sadness)
- Mistreatment and Abuse – Using Confrontation Dialogues (Anger and Fear)
- Difficult Relationships – Using Role Reversal and Self-Doubling (Frustration)
- Mixed Feelings – Using Rhombic Dialogues (Ambivalence)
- Change and Betrayal – Using Vector Dialogues (Shock)
Additional Details:
- 6 CEs (live attendance required)
- Dates: May 15 & 16, 2026
- Times: 11am - 2:00pm ET / 8am - 11:00am PT
- Workshop recordings will be shared with all registered participants and available for 30 days
- Please note that CEs will not be given for watching the replays
Participants will learn immediately applicable experiential techniques through clinical storytelling, group practice, and unrehearsed live demonstrations.
Chairwork Psychotherapy offers a powerful set of tools for helping people engage, express, and ultimately transform the emotional wounds of the heart.
This event is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's. Grad students and interns are also welcome.