Notice That Episode 49: Ego State Q&A
May 2, 2021
The podcast delves into topics such as strategies for therapists dealing with complex PTSD, the different types of ego states and their interactions, the benefits of ego state therapy, connecting ego state work to energy modalities, the concept of multiple parts within an individual, and shifting posture to increase connectivity in the system.
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Calm Place Struggle Signals Dissociation
- Difficulty creating a Calm Safe Place often signals dissociation and parts that fear relaxation.
- That fear exists because the nervous system learned safety feels impossible and relaxation triggers threat responses.
Offer A Neutrality Resource First
- Teach neutrality or an in-between state instead of pushing full relaxation when clients resist Calm Safe Place.
- Use postures (sitting alertly), blank-room imagery, or focusing on a neutral body spot as alternative resources.
Match Resources To Nervous System Presentation
- Assess whether the client is more sympathetic (mobilized) or dorsal (shut down) before choosing resourcing.
- Use power or grounding resources (armor) first for dorsal presentations rather than Calm Safe Place.