HealingMama
MyPTSD Pro
So... in therapy this week a new part started to emerge but was flickering in and out of existence inside. I am pretty new to even being able to "see" any of them. But I could see her. Therapist suggested that we reach out to her and she was not receptive. She was very emotional and lost and not trusting of anyone's positive efforts to welcome her into their shared space. Therapist suggested that we offer "gentle bids" to invite her into the area where the others are more cohesive (they are still differentiated but they are getting along better now). I had an idea to create a space for her, like furnish it with things that most people would find comforting and then leave, so she knows she can come but does not feel pushed.
So I am wondering have you had a part show up and then flicker in and out like that? I have never heard anyone talk about that. T compared it to a shy child that hides behind their parent until they get more comfortable with an environment.
Also do you have any other ideas for how I can create a welcoming space for her without pushing? I am really pleased overall with our progress in therapy, and I do not want to push anyone faster than they want to go, but I do want to do all I can to contribute to an effective and efficient process. This one in particular I suspect has had a really shitty job for the system and I want to help her realize the resources she is currently (apparently) unaware of.
So I am wondering have you had a part show up and then flicker in and out like that? I have never heard anyone talk about that. T compared it to a shy child that hides behind their parent until they get more comfortable with an environment.
Also do you have any other ideas for how I can create a welcoming space for her without pushing? I am really pleased overall with our progress in therapy, and I do not want to push anyone faster than they want to go, but I do want to do all I can to contribute to an effective and efficient process. This one in particular I suspect has had a really shitty job for the system and I want to help her realize the resources she is currently (apparently) unaware of.