"Most clients had parts that didn't trust the leadership of their Self in the outside world. These parts jumped in to handle many kinds of external experiences because they believed they had to protect the system. They were like parentified children who don't trust that their parent is capable and, consquently, bravely take on responsibilities for the welfare of the family that are beyond their capacities."

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Chapter 2: "The Self" § "Self-Leadership"

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