What lies in the dark unconscious expanse of our psyche? What internal dynamic produces depression, panic attacks, and addiction? How can learning what is inside bring back the love and wonder of childhood? Understanding Ego State Therapy can help foster an improved psychological and physical experience of life. this innovative book presents the theory and practice of working with ego states, helping to understand them, recognize, and use them. The practical techniques help you locate ego states in pain, trauma, anger, or frustration and facilitate expression, release, comfort, and empowerment. "The theories of ego state and the practical methods illustrated in this book will enable the reader to master the therapy with ease and thus to harness his own resources. This book will be a very valuable addition to the subject of ego state therapy." Professor V. M. Mathew M.B.B.S., D.T.M.&.H., D.P.M., M.R.C.Psych., M.Phil., Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director, West Kent NHS & Social Care Trust. Hardcover 232 pages