Frequently Asked Questions
What is Individual Facilitation?
Individual facilitation involves working one-to-one with
a trained facilitator. The work is about the creation of an Aware
Ego process. This process allows the person to stand apart from
the powerful selves that have dictated their life and the possibility
of owning what has previously been disowned.
For example, many people are aware of an inner critic which gives
them powerful negative messages, making them feel worthless or
incapable. The intention of Voice Dialogue is to allow separation
from such a voice, so that the person has the possibility of
tuning in to a voice in them who accepts them and values them.
Facilitation, with its connotation "to make easy" means
that the facilitator guides the way while the participant remains
in charge of their own process. A Voice Dialogue session may
also include body dialogue, visualisation and dreamwork.
If I have all these selves, is there something
wrong with me?
It is perfectly normal for us to have many selves. We all develop
selves to allow us to cope with the world.
Is there something unique about Voice Dialogue?
The concept of an Aware Ego is unique. No other psychological
or consciousness model postulates this concept. While most models
acknowledge implicitly or explicitly the concept of selves, and
most acknowledge disowned selves (the Shadow), the idea of a
space or process that can stand between the selves and at the
same time embrace all selves is unique.
What is so powerful about the Voice Dialogue
method?
Voice Dialogue is a technique that directly dialogues with
the inner selves. Voice Dialogue is based on an empowerment model
(rather than a transferential one), and the directness of the
method significantly reduces the duration of therapy. It is complementary
to most therapies and modalities.
Is the training only for practitioners?
Training in Voice Dialogue has always included both those
wanting to become practitioners and those wanting to further
their own personal development. It is equally suitable for both.
What's involved in becoming a Voice Dialogue
Facilitator?
There are three phases in training to become a Voice Dialogue
facilitator:
Training, Personal work and Supervision.
- Training
Training encompasses all aspects of the Voice Dialogue method,
including theory of the Psychology of Selves and the Psychology
of the Aware Ego. Training in Voice Dialogue is both theoretical
and experiential.
- Personal Work
Individual Voice Dialogue work is the core of the Voice Dialogue
transformation process. To become a successful facilitator, it
is essential to have completed sufficient personal work.
- Ongoing Supervision
Supervision is a professional responsibility. All practitioners
should avail themselves of supervision, which can be on an individual
or small group basis. Supervision involves practising Voice Dialogue
under direct supervision and discussion of individual cases and
issues which arise in the facilitation process. This is particularly
important for those who wish to practise Voice Dialogue professionally.
Supervised practise is included in the One Year Training.
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