Developing Co-conciseness with Alters
Dr. Fridley's Group
9/19/02
Paraphrased by Kathi Stringer
9/27/02 Revision [N/C]
Graphic -- Kathi Stringer
Respect, Acceptance and Change
This model suggests that in order for the alters (parts) to
develop a co-conciseness and cooperation, that acceptance and
respect must emerge from the fragmented relationship within the
self.
Willingness
Open to Change. Briefly, to recover and advance toward
wellness, each alter must be open to change.
Acceptance
Ok to accept and still not agree. Basically, the conflict
will begin to subside within the self once there is an
acceptance between the alters. One alter can accept
another alter and still not agree.
Communication
Cooperation
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Respect
Doesn't mean to approve. In other words, each alter had
their own job to do in order to survive. "I had my job and
you had yours." This does not mean one alter needs to 'approve'
of the other alter, but respect is needed to create a lasting
relationship within the self. After all, how many of us
would work together with someone we did not respect?
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alter had their own view. Each may view the other subjectively
different.
Therapy & Switching
In therapy a treater must establish a relationship with each
alter and work on the ego state for switching. The
switching will be more frequent as the therapy moves on.
If the alter is unable to switch back to the host at the end of
the session, a safe place is established until the alter falls
asleep. Once asleep, the awakened host can leave the
therapist office.
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