Here's the thing though, doctors have a long storied background of not knowing what the hell they're doing. History is filled with stories of hilarious medical ineptitude, and in all likeliness, today's medical practices will be similarly snorted at 100 years down the road.
Empty definition, containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle. See more.
The empty chair is one of many interactive techniques used to help engage the client's feelings, thoughts and behaviors. The ol' empty chair has had quite a tongue-lashing over the years. Clients have given a piece of their mind to innumerable spouses, bosses, best friends and dead relatives thanks to this simple tool.