Resource Therapy Training

Resource State A part of the personaity or a "resource." When we repeatedly rely on a coping strategy during childhood, the brain grows in response to this stimulation. The combination of axon and dendrite growth, along with trained synaptic impulses, creates a physiological Resource State—a personality part with the intellectual and emotional qualities that were utilized during its formation.

Conscious When we are currently living life from a specific Resource State, it is referred to as being "Conscious." While one state is conscious, others may observe (Observing), which is common with surface states and indicates strong synaptic connections. Non-observing states form the Subconscious.

Introject An introject is an internalized impression held by a Resource State (of people, animals, or objects). Most introjects are positive. However, if a state stores fear, rejection, or disappointment regarding an introject, that state becomes "Vaded." The goal of therapy is the transformation (empowerment) of Vaded States in relation to their introjects. This does not mean changing the memory, but recognizing that an internalized impression has no power in the here and now.

Internal vs. External Fear External fear is a necessary protection against real dangers. Internal fear, however, is limitless and relates to introjects from the past. Since introjects are history, they cannot harm us. Resource Therapy supports the empowerment of states with negative impressions to gain safety and support.

Changing Chairs Introject Action An activity to reduce confusion regarding an introject. The client imagines the essence of the introject on an empty chair, speaks to it, and then switches positions to answer as the introject. This often leads to deep understanding.

Conflicted States Resources that are in conflict with each other to such an extent that psychological stress arises. While differing opinions are normal, Conflicted States reach a distressing level of stress.

Dissonant States A Resource State that is in the Conscious at the wrong time or in the wrong place.

Resource Personality Theory This theory assumes that the personality consists of separate parts (Resources). The direct path to change is working with the affected state, rather than merely speaking about the problem intellectually.

Imagery Check After an intervention, the original image from the Vivify Specific Action is recalled to check the effectiveness of the work, provide the client with security, and practice future behavior.

Intellectual Protector States These parts protect the personality from the emotions of Vaded States through intellectualization. They often try to block the "bridging" to the affected Vaded State.

Initial Sensitising Event (ISE) An emotionally distressing event that overwhelmed a normal resource and turned it into a Vaded State.

Normal States Resources in a psychologically healthy condition. They function well, are not in conflict, and carry no psychological distress.

Protector States Therapeutic resistance is caused by protectors who want to prevent fragile Vaded States from taking over the conscious. They use anger, withdrawal, or intellectualization as a distraction.

Retro Avoiding States These states keep the conscious occupied to avoid the experience of a Vaded State. Examples include addictive behaviors (gambling, eating), compulsions, or self-harm. They believe their role is more important than the disapproval of other parts.

Retro Original States States that learned a functional coping strategy in childhood that is no longer desired today (e.g., passive-aggressive behavior or anger).

Sensory Experience Memory (SEM) The "AHA moment" when a state speaks from the identity of another state or an introject and reflects on the sensory experiences made during that time. This enables a deeper level of understanding.

Vaded States (Specifications)

Vaded with Confusion: Shows fear of the unknown and often leads to obsessive rumination.

Vaded with Disappointment: Arises from the interpretation of a massive gap between desire and reality; leads to depressive states.

Vaded with Fear: Brings internal fear to the surface and restricts life freedom.

Vaded with Rejection: Creates feelings of being unlovable and often leads to perfectionism or eating disorders.

Surface vs. Underlying Resources Surface Resources are used frequently and usually share memories. Underlying Resources often originate in childhood, are rarely conscious, and frequently house Vaded States.

Vivify Specific The activation of a specific moment in the present tense to bring the exact Resource State into the conscious for therapeutic work.