English

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Etymology

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From chair +‎ work.

Noun

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chairwork (uncountable)

  1. (psychology) A technique in which the patient moves between chairs, acting as a different person in each one, so as to understand the point of view of others.
  2. (Alexander technique) A form of physical therapy that involves repeatedly sitting and standing so as to gauge one's posture.

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