Table of Contents

Acknowledgements......................................................................................................vi
Introduction.................................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 - Overview and Background..............................................................1

Overview of the Key DNMS Protocols & Procedures
      Taking a History
      The Resource Development Protocol
      The Switching the Dominance Protocol
      The Attachment Needs Ladder Questionnaire
      The Conference Room Protocol
      The Needs Meeting Protocol
      Follow-up and Repeat the Process
      DNMS Limitations
Background Material
      Developmental Stages
      Hierarchy of Needs
      Ego State Theory
      Wounded Ego States Formed by the Firing of Mirror Neurons
Healing by Neural Integration
Alternating Bilateral Stimulation
How Long Does DNMS Therapy Take?
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1 Notes & References

Chapter 2 - Ego State Therapy Basics.........................................................17

Ego State Therapy Background
Working with Ego States
      Executive Control & Recognizing Ego States in Clients
      Talking to Individual Parts of Self
      Differing Points of View & Internal Conflicts
      Tucking In
      System-Wide Announcement
DNMS Ego State Classifications
      Reactive Parts
      Introjects
Reactive Parts and Introjects Interact
      What Happened in Childhood…
      What Happens in Adulthood…
      The True Source of a Current Problem…
Healing Wounded Parts of Self
      Healing Maladaptive Introjects
      Healing Reactive Parts
      The Benefits of Healing Wounded Parts of Self
Trauma-Related Introjects
      Unmet Needs before a Trauma Happens
      Unmet Needs during a Trauma
      Unmet Needs after a Trauma Happens
      Identifying Trauma-Related Introjects for Processing
Other Information about Reactive Parts and Introjects
      A Part of Self Can Appear as a Metaphor
      What is a Role Model?
      Introject Mask versus Introject Costume
      Combination Introjects
      Adulthood Role Models Can Be Introjected
      Groups of People Can Be Introjected
      Observed Victims Can Be Introjected
      Prenatal Introjection
      Ego State Therapy Controversy
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2 Notes and References

Chapter 3 - The Resource Development Protocol.......................................37

Protocol Overview
The Nurturing Adult Self and Protective Adult Self
      Discussing Familiar Caregiving Experiences
      Connecting to the Nurturing and Protective Adult Self
      Mental Pictures of the Nurturing and Protective Adult Self
The Spiritual Core Self
      Discussing Spiritual Beliefs & Peak Spiritual Experiences
      Connecting to the Spiritual Core Self
      Strengthening the Spiritual Core Self
      Mental Picture of the Spiritual Core Self
The Healing Circle of Resources
Complications and Processing Blocks
      Preparing Clients to Disclose Processing Blocks
      Checking for Blocks before Beginning a Meditation
      Describing Up Front the Switching the Dominance Protocol to Clear Blocks
      Cloning the Resources
A Typical Resource Development Protocol Session
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3 Notes and References

Chapter 4 - The Switching the Dominance Protocol...................................56

Protocol Overview
Switching the Dominance to Treat a Simple Problem
      Asking About the Client’s Experience
      Connecting to Resources
      Inviting Parts of Self Forward
      Classifying a Part that Comes Forward
      When a Reactive Part Appears Keep Looking for the Presumptive Introject
Collecting Information about a Presumptive Introject
      Getting and Rating the Presumptive Introject Message
Switching the Dominance Protocol
       Step 1. Permission to Speak to Child Behind the Mask
       Step 2. Welcoming the Child Behind the Mask
       Step 3. Contrasting the True Nature of the Child with the Dysfunction of the Mask
       Step 4. Getting the Child Part’s Age
       Step 5. Explaining the Illusion of Significance
       Step 6. Checking the Appearance of the Mask
       Step 7. Mini-Interventions Interventions Help Shift Dominance
       Step 8. Assessing the Mask’s Animation
       Step 9. Highlighting the Child Part’s Importance
       Step 10. Pocketing the Remains
       Step 11. Orienting the Child Part and Tucking In
       Step 12. Temporary Nature of the Shift
Switching the Dominance to Treat a Simple Problem – Follow-up
Other Protocol Issues
      Do Not Assault the Mask
      Working with Two or More Introjects at Once
      More than One Part of Self is Wearing an Introject Mask or Costume
      The Mask Disappears
      Re-Switching the Dominance
      Incomplete Switch
Complications and Processing Blocks
A Typical Switching the Dominance Protocol Session
      Example of a Simple Switching the Dominance Experience
      Example of a Complex Switching the Dominance Experience
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4 Notes

Chapter 5 - The Conference Room Protocol................................................83

Protocol
Finding Negative Beliefs Associated with a Specific Current Problem
Finding Negative Beliefs Associated with Old Attachment Wounds
      The Attachment Needs Ladder
      Administering the Attachment Needs Ladder
Conference Room Protocol
       Providing the Client a Big Picture Overview
       Step 1. Preparing the Client the First Time
       Step 2. Recording Information on the Conference Room Map
       Step 3. Connecting to Resources
       Step 4. Picturing the Conference Room
       Step 5. Checking for Processing Blocks
       Step 6. Inviting Parts Into the Conference Room
       Step 7. Engaging the Most Upset Child Part
       Step 8. Classifying the Part of Self that Appears Across the Table
       Step 9. Collecting Information about the Presumptive Introject
       Step 10. Switching the Dominance
       Step 11. Repeating Steps 7-10
       Step 12. Preparing for the Needs Meeting Protocol
       Preparing for the Needs Meeting Protocol
Other Protocol Issues
       Target Flexibility
       Reactive Parts Disappear in the Conference Room
       Adult Parts Appear in the Conference Room
       Many Reactive Parts Appear
       Working with an Overwhelming Number of Introjects
       Resuming the Conference Room Protocol
       Starting the Needs Meeting Right Away After a Resumed Conference Room Protocol
       Attachment Needs Ladder Follow-up Anomalies
Complications and Processing Blocks
A Typical Attachment Needs Ladder & Conference Room Protocol Session
      Administering the Attachment Needs Ladder
      The Conference Room Protocol
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5 Notes and References

Chapter 6 - The Needs Meeting Protocol.....................................................114

Overview
The Needs Meeting Protocol
       Step 1. Connecting to Resources
       Step 2. Checking for Processing Blocks
       Step 3. Inviting the Child Part into the Healing Circle
       Step 4. Strengthening the Sense of Safety
       Step 5. Asking for a Generalization Effect
       Step 6. Explaining the Process
       Step 7. Meeting Needs
       Step 8. Processing Painful Emotions
       Step 9. Bonding with the Resources
       Step 10. Heightening Awareness of the Adult Body
       Step 11. Checking In
       Step 12. Returning to the Wounding Experiences
       Step 13. Returning to the Care of the Resources
       Step 14. Repeating Steps 12 & 13
       Step 15. Shifting Attention Back and Forth
       Step 16. Checking In
       Step 17. Strengthening a Positive Belief
       Step 18. Tucking In the Child Parts
       Step 19. Counting Up
       Step 20. Checking on the Outcome
Other Protocol Issues
       Orienting Clients to the Needs Meeting Protocol
       Strengthening Positives with Alternating Bilateral Stimulation (ABS)
       Dialogue Between Child Parts and the Resources
       Child Parts Report Needs in the Negative
       Processing Other Painful Emotions
       Painful Emotions Arise Early in Step 7
       Needing Parents to Meet a Need
       Child Parts “Need” a Positive Trait
       If the Resources Had Been Your Parents Then…
       Getting the Strongest Positive Belief
       Interruption While Tucking In Child Parts
       Closing an Unfinished Protocol
       Resuming an Unfinished Protocol
Complications and Processing Blocks
A Typical Resource Development Protocol Session
       DNMS Needs Meeting Protocol: Session Notes
Chapter Summary
Chapter 6 Notes and References

Chapter 7 - Complications & Blocks..............................................................152

Overview
Inviting Clients to Disclose Processing Blocks
General Complications
      Eliciting the Concern
      Classifying the Concern
      Handling Misunderstandings
      Handling Blocking Introjects
      Verifying All Blocks Have Been Cleared
      Two Paths to Resolving Blocks
      Applying the Adult Body Intervention
Complications with the Resources
      Diagnosing Resource Complications
      Addressing Resource Complications
Resource Development Protocol Complications
      Problems Discussing Caregiving Experiences
      Problems Discussing Specific Items on the Caregiver Skills List
      Problems with the Mental Pictures
      Difficulty Visualizing the Resources
      Provisional Resources
Switching the Dominance Protocol Complications
      Problematic Introject Messages
      If Processing Stalls
      A Reactive Part Answers the Questions
      Enmeshment Reversal
      Problems Finding the Child Part Wearing the Mask (In Step 1)
      When a Child Part under the Mask is Also Reacting to It (In Step 1)
      Differentiating Reactive Mimics and Introjects (In Step 2)
      Problems Contrasting the Child’s Good True Nature with the Mask (In Step 3)
      The Mask Moves Away or Disappears Prematurely (In Step 6)
      Fear that Losing Interest in the Mask Means Losing Interest in the Caregiver (Step 10)
Attachment Needs Ladder Complications
      Initial Rating Complications
      Follow-up Rating Complications
Conference Room Protocol Complications
      Erecting a Glass Wall (In Step 5)
      No Reactive Parts Enter the Conference Room (In Step 6)
      Very Fearful Reactive Parts Appear (In Step 6)
      Confident Parts Appear (In Step 6)
      No Part Appears Across the Table (In Step 8)
Needs Meeting Protocol Complications
      Fear of Losing a Familiar Sense of Identity
      Unclear Replies Require Further Investigation
      Aversive Reactions to the Processing
      Premature Empathy or Forgiveness for Wounding Role Models
      Wishful Thinking
      Child Parts are Fixated on the Past
      An Upset Adult Self Interrupts the Processing
      Problem Making an Initial Connection with the Resources (In Step 1)
      Needs Meeting Complication (In Step 7)
      Emotion-Processing Complications (In Step 8)
      Bonding Complications (In Step 9)
      End of Protocol Complications (In Step 16)
      Incomplete Processing
Chapter Summary
Chapter 7 Notes and References

Epilogue....................................................................................................................193

After the DNMS
After You Finish this Book

Appendix A: Glossary..........................................................................................195

Appendix B: Additional Background Material..........................................197

Section 1: DNMS Journal Article Abstracts
Section 2: Maslow Pyramid & Maslow/Erikson Chart
Section 3: Background Material on Attachment
Section 4: Background Material on Prenatal Introjection
Section 5: Popular Ego State Psychotherapies
Section 6: Typical Developmental Needs Table
Section 7: Typical Misunderstandings That Block Processing & Suggestions for Correcting Them

Appendix C: Stabilizing Techniques for Unstable Clients...................214

Appendix D: Preparing Clients for the DNMS.........................................217

Preparing Clients for the DNMS
      Screening Clients for the DNMS
      Explaining the DNMS to Clients
      Taking a History for the DNMS
The Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy: What It Is and How It Works
The Needs Meeting Protocol in Pictures

Appendix E: Therapist Worksheets & Forms...............................................228

Resource Development Protocol Worksheet
The Nurturing Adult Self & Protective Adult Self Skills Defined
Switching the Dominance Protocol Worksheet
The DNMS Attachment Needs Ladder
The Conference Room Map
Conference Room Protocol Worksheet
Needs Meeting Protocol Worksheet
Needs Meeting Protocol: Session Notes
Some Typical Misunderstandings That Block Processing
Overcoming Processing Blocks Flowchart

Appendix F: DNMS Tools & Home Study Course...............................255

Index..............................................................................................................................258

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