A case of Narcolepsy was treated successfully with “negative permission,” which liberated the client of his symptoms. The therapeutic process revealed some principles for giving effective permission. The dominant “representational system” of a particular ego state needs to be determined. Permission-giving will only be effective if it is directed toward that dominant representational system. This fact will help the therapist use the technique which is most effective with each client. S/he knows when to use Fantasy (Visual), Two-chair, etc. (Auditory), or Exercises, etc. (Kinesthetic).
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