The Empty Chair Publication

Written and Published by Joe & Carol D’Arcy

Chapter 1 ‘Relationship Conflict’

Chapter 1 ‘Relationship Conflict’ In this chapter of ‘The Empty Chair’ we will go back to basics and explore how ‘power struggles’ play a definitive role in many of our lives. We also look at how power struggles not only interfere with many of our intimate relationships but how ‘power struggle’ sometimes replaces our intimate relationships.

Chapter 2 ‘The Language of Intimacy’

In Chapter 2 of ‘The Empty Chair’ we will explore the ‘Language Of Intimacy’. We will explore the direct relationship between expression of your feelings and self esteem. We also look at how feelings, needs, wants expectations and demands are often interchanged and confused with one another.

Chapter 3 ‘Relationship Conflict’

What role do ‘Expectations play in either supporting or undermining our intimate relationships and our friendships? Are expectations necessary to keep a relationship on track? What happens when your partner won’t meet your expectations? In this chapter of ‘The Empty Chair’ we will explore in depth the function of expectations in your relationships.

Chapter 4 ‘Expectations’ (Part 2)​

In chapter 4 of ‘The Empty Chair’ we will look at how expectations silently integrate into our lives and also look at ways to unravel the expectations that currently exist in our lives. We also examine how to distinguish between what you ‘should do,’ what you ‘want’ to do and ultimately who you are when you get beneath your expectations.​

Chapter 5 ‘Who are you really?’​

If I give up my expectations of myself and expectations of others, won’t there be anarchy? If I just do what I want, I might not do anything. Once I release myself from my expectations who am I? Many of us go through life identifying with our personality traits, confusing our personas with ourselves. In chapter 5 of The Empty Chair we will explore some of the ways we stop ourselves from being who we really are.

Chapter 6 ‘The Emergence of Self’​

What happens when I become more of myself? What is the difference between yourself and your persona? In this chapter of ‘The Empty Chair’ we will take an in depth look at our personas (personality), our inner selves and the conflict that occurs when the inner self emerges.

Chapter 7 ‘Shame’

This chapter ‘The Empty Chair’ looks at the power of the human spirit and at the complex role that shame plays in our lives. We will consider how shame interrupts you from living and we will also look at how ‘experiencing shame’ is vital in your bid to be all of who you are.

Chapter 8 ‘Living with the Critic’

Can you live with your inner critic? What is the function of the critic in our lives? Is it possible to function and to live a full life without your inner critic? What are the alternatives? In this chapter of The Empty Chair we will take an in depth look at the role of the critic in our lives.

Chapter 9 “Taming the Critic”

In this chapter of The Empty Chair we explore the perceived advantages of criticising yourself. We also look at what happens when you don’t criticise yourself-and who do you look to for support – if not your critic? How do you tame the critic?

Chapter 10 “7 Secrets to a Fulfilling Life” (Part 1)

In this chapter of The Empty Chair we will explore ‘7 secrets to a fulfilling life.’ Unlike many of the magic formulas that emerge each week from the get healthy, get rich quick brigade, these secrets will require; hard work; they will take longer than a weekend to achieve, they will serve you throughout your life but they will not cost you any money.​

Chapter 11 “Working with the Seven Secrets”(Part 2)

In the last chapter of The Empty Chair we explored the ‘Seven Secrets to a Fulfilling life’. In this issue we will take an in depth exploration of how to work with the Seven Secrets. We will also break down ‘change’ to its simplest and most effective form.

Chapter 12 ‘Addiction’​

In this chapter of The Empty Chair, we explore addiction through three stages, (a) the origins of addiction (b) living through addiction (c) Recovery from addiction and Relapse Prevention.​

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