Dialogue of voices

The authors of the method are sure that the personality of each of us consists of many subpersonalities. They are formed in those moments when we adapt to different circumstances and relationships. However, these different sides of the personality do not always «agree» with each other and sometimes «tear» us from the inside. As a rule, our actions are controlled by dominant subpersonalities (“improver”, “critic”). They determine the characteristics of behavior, ways of interacting with other people and social roles. We consider them our strengths. We also have repressed subpersonalities — we tend to deny them, consider them our weaknesses (anger, aggression, greed). The “Dialogue of Voices” method allows you to recognize all your subpersonalities, learn to accept them (and therefore yourself), live in harmony with yourself, skillfully managing your strong and weak “I”.

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History

1970s The method was developed by the spouses Hal and Sidra Stone (Hal, Sidra Stone), American Jungian analysts.

Progress

The client talks about what worries him. The host of the session puts forward a hypothesis which subpersonality dominates (for example, «controller»), and suggests «give her the floor.» To do this, the client moves to another chair and speaks on behalf of the “controller”. The main task of the session is to allow each of the inner voices to speak to the end. It is important that the suppressed «I» that we used to drown out also sound, and also that the opposing voices begin to interact.

Indications for use

The method is suitable for those who want to move away from the usual behavioral patterns, quickly solve the problem in a relationship. Contraindicated in those who suffer from mental disorders.

How long? How much is?

One or more meetings may be enough to solve the problem. The cost of one session lasting 1–1,5 hours is 3000 rubles.