Dissociative parts engage in substitute actions when the challenges exceed their integrative capacity such as gambling, sex, substance abuse and so on.
So, the first step of treatment method is to increase mental functioning or mental efficiency, the capacity to use mental energy for adaptive, effective actions. This level of mental and physical energy is essential to successful treatment, in particular the treatment of traumatic memories in Phase 2 of the phase-oriented trauma focused treatment.
Mental energy refers to the cognitive capacity and resources that enable individuals to perform mental tasks, sustain focus, and manage various cognitive processes. It's the capacity that allows individuals to concentrate, think, reason, solve problems, make decisions, and perform mental activities effectively.
