Posted by gardenergirl on October 25, 2004, at 15:05:18
In reply to Re: model » gardenergirl, posted by Larry Hoover on October 25, 2004, at 11:13:37
Hi Lar,
Thanks for further info. I happen to like models of internal roles or parts. Recently I read model called Internal Systems Therapy that was developed for women with bulimia, but is also now being applied to depression. I think the author is someone named Stuart, but I don't have my notes handy.The model talks of a "leader" similar to your "chairman" who is called the Self. This leader has lost control of the group, which includes an "exile" or the emotional part, the "manager" (I think that's what this part is called) which is the internalized critic, and the "firefighter" which is the source of the problem behavior, as in putting out potential "emotional fires" via bingeing and purging. The process in this model involves dialogs betweent the various parts, usually in dyads. Once everyone gets on the same page, it is up to the leader/Self to regain credibility and trust of the others in order to resume the leadership role.
I used this idea with one client using a Gestalt type two chair dialog. It was very powerful. My current supervisor prefers written work or role play (hate role play!), but I really prefer the two chair for the feel it in your gut experiential piece. Still negotiating that in supervision. :)
Regards,
gg
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