Posted by rskontos on July 28, 2009, at 11:31:23
In reply to Re: Growing up... Dinah, other 'veterans'? » rskontos, posted by workinprogress on July 26, 2009, at 14:33:49
Yes definitely, a phrase that allows you to let her know how small and unsafe you feel and one you can use on yourself might really be helpful.
Lately, when I feel like my other parts are so upset and chattering to the point where I think my head will explode I sssshhhhh myself like you would soothe a baby to help the fragmented selves of me to calm down and the chatter to subside and it is working. I told my t this and he was very encouraging and happy I was finally using some self-calming techniques. I just had to find one that worked for me.
Maybe your T can help you find that phrase that will help the two of you understand your feelings without verbalizing it and maybe eventually you can use that phrase on yourself to help.
take care and peace
rsk
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