Five Clinical Ideas to Bring Implicit Encoding to Explicit Integration

Attachment patterns that are developed in childhood have some particular challenges. By their nature, these memories are formed before the “mind” so they are encoded in the body rather than the brain. Here are five ways to approach such deeply seated patterns as outlined on dianepooleheller.com: 1) Focus on the unfolding present moment versus explaining the past. 2) Focus on body-felt sense since this type of memory is encoded in the body. 3) Throw a pebble in the pond by having the client answer specific questions about their primary attachment relational history. 4) Develop a therapist’s ability for “presencing” secure attachment. 5) Amplify positive moments in memory of attachment bonding.

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