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These arise from the thinking of Steve Gilligan and his approach to trance work. We feel they can be equally applied usefully to all 1:1 interactions.

1 Become centred before you start. Hook up with the loveable part within the explorer and maintain that connection, irrespective of what you are offered.
2 Be strong for your explorer. Be prepared to hold whatever you are offered. Remember that however big the problem is, the person is much bigger.
3 Keep the knowledge that all behaviour, no matter how ‘bad(?)’ is merely an indication that there is a wounded part which has become disconnected from the explorer’s core identity, and is seeking reconnection and peace.
4 The solution lies within the problem and its presenting symptoms. Use its inherent energy to direct the resolution. If nothing is working, ask yourself what you should be pacing instead.
5 Go with the ‘pulse of the explorer through the rhythms of your voice. This way you can talk gibberish and still be effective.
6 Put your attention on the outside edges beyond the problem. Focussing on the problem only increases your and your explorer’s entranced obsession with it.
7 Hold onto the knowledge that we can be many things at the same time. This helps preserve a real sense of balance for you and for the explorer.
8 Use your tenderness, fierceness and playfulness to balance the explorer’s energies.
9 Allow yourself to become ‘open to what comes.’ Let your store of stories flow. Let go any idea that your conscious mind is the best source of ideas about what to do next!
10 Remind yourself that this explorer could be you. You have the ability and all that it takes to be them as well.

Fran Burgess
© July 2004