Posted by Pfinstegg on November 8, 2004, at 0:08:12
In reply to Ego states and brain research, posted by Aphrodite on November 6, 2004, at 9:13:51
I'm afraid I can't help, because I've already written all I know at the moment! Happening upon Schore's articles, going to his conference, reading two of his books and discussing it all with my analyst has had quite a profound effect on how we are with each other in sessions. We have both gradually allowed ourselves to pay a lot more attention to non-verbal behavior, unexpressed feelings, voice tones, body movement, etc. We notice how we both move in and out of attunement and intimacy, and are both learning the value of sharing more of these seemingly tiny events. I use the couch less- making sure I use my eyes as well as my other senses in each session. trying to be more open to the total experience of being WITH him. He also talks sometimes about growing new connections from dissociated parts to my conscious adult part, as yours does. I think this is such a new way of thinking about how therapy works; no-one knows very much about it yet, but interest is definitely high!
I note that my different ego states are sort of working together now to try to overcome the fear and helplessness caused by the traumas of the past. Also, the *girl* and her feelings now predominate in sessions. This is new; when I first began to be aware of having a really cut-off *girl*, I felt that *she* was causing all of my difficulties, and once shocked myself by shouting at my analyst, "let's get rid of her!" I can't do that any more!
I hope I'll eventually be able to say here that we worked together- two people, with all of our senses, words, thoughts and feelings, and were able to put the pain of the past to rest. It is a work in progress...
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