Managers are the proactive protectors in your internal system. They work hard to organize your life, minimize pain, and prevent emotional outbursts from exiled parts.
Working with Managers
The Managers' Technique involves approaching these diligent parts with appreciation rather than resistance. Because their primary goal is safety and stability, they can often be rigid or critical. By understanding their positive intent, we can help them relax and eventually take on more flexible roles.
Key Principles
- •Acknowledge the Effort: Recognize the sheer amount of work Managers do for you.
- •Identify the Fear: Ask what the part is afraid would happen if it stopped its job.
- •Build Trust: Show the part that the Self is capable of handling the system.
In this video lesson, we explore how to effectively dialogue with your Managers and create a collaborative relationship that leads to internal peace and clarity.
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