Abreaction Containment

When a younger ego state floods with affect (abreaction), the priority is containment — bringing the adult self online and returning the part to a safe internal space until it can be met at pace.

• Sudden shift in voice / posture
• Time distortion (feels 'then' not 'now')
• Loss of adult perspective
• Physical shaking, curled body
• Cannot orient to room

• Name it: 'A young part is here'
• Adult self speaks — feet on floor, name three things in the room
• Reassure the young part it's safe now
• Return the part to its safe place in the inner world
• Ground the adult before ending