Resonant Language Dialogue with the Past Self

Journaling Prompt

• What sensations do you feel in your body?
• After writing down your body sensations, begin to ask your Past Self about more complex emotions.
• Write down the response to each of the questions you ask yourself:
  • “Do you need any acknowledgment of alarmed aloneness?”
  • “Do you need any acknowledgment of shame?”
  • “Would it be sweet if someone else understood how much sorrow or grief there is?”
  • “Do you need any acknowledgment of fear?”
  • “Would it be sweet if someone else understood how much anger you feel?”
  • “Do you need any acknowledgment of disgust?”
• What is happening in your Past Self’s body now?
• If your Past Self’s body is not responding, pause here and get outside support.
• If your Past Self’s body is softening and relaxing, move on to the next step.