have read previous posts

I am wondering, during a recent EMDR session I was aware of the different aspects of self, parts or ego states, which surfaced as the session progressed. I am not DID, just aware of aspects of self and sometimes I get surprised at how those ego states reveal themselves in therapy sessions. Anyway, I was wondering - wasn't this a positive thing, to be aware of the different parts of self present, surfacing, during the session and does this mean that aspects of self were cooperating (for lack of a better word) and not pushing each other aside. I mean, the part of me that wants to stay in control did not push away that part of me that contains some childlike anger. Doesn't this reflect an acceptance of all of me and the willingness to allow all of me to heal? The EMDR did not pull these aspects of self to the surface, they have been present during therapy without any emdr. So, I guess I've gotten to a point where I can let all of me be present during emdr and therefore, I guess, the emdr can be more successful.

Somewhere in the above there was supposed to be a question, I think I might have asked a few questions but not so directly. Because, I'm wondering and I'm posting this as I wonder.

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Re:have read previous posts, by Sandra Paulsen Inobe, PhD, 03/12/02

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