Modifies the diagramming of the Child ego state to accomodate the psychoanalytic concept of ego splitting. Hypothesizes a sequence of events, originating from an early awareness of lack of control over sources of comfort and discomfort, including separation and the onset of separation anxiety, and culminating in a polarization within the Child of sources of comfort and discomfort (P1), good and bad Self images (A1), and sensory feelings of comfort and discomfort (C1). Suggests ego splitting may represent a level of attainment or a regression for defensive purposes. Includes suggestions for use of these concepts in therapy.
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