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Three Zones of Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy can be seen as moving through three zones: hell, purgatory, and paradise.
- These zones are characterized by the quality of time experienced.
The Hell Zone
- In the "hell zone" of psychotherapy, the past dominates, and suffering shapes the present.
- Even with insight, individuals can remain stuck in repetitive patterns of suffering.
The Purgatorial Zone
- The "purgatorial zone" emerges when a present separate from the past appears.
- This allows for forgiveness, understanding, and play, leading to change and befriending old feelings.