Alter Quote by A.T.W
““In order to get to know who is in your System, each individual alter needs to complete a piece of paper in the form of a circle (or triangle) which contains the following information: their name, their age (it might be an age range, like age 4-7), and their traits. strengths and skills. (All parts must have a name. If they do not have a name, they need to choose one. lf their name was given to them by a perpetrator and is too upsetting or if it has a negative association, they may wish to change their name—that is perfectly ok. Any name that is not negative or triggering is fine—it does not have to be a standard ‘proper name’ as they are commonly thought of.) On the back of the circle or triangle they need to write down what caused them to split off.””
About This Quote
A structured exercise for mapping internal parts of a self, assigning each a name, age, and traits, and noting the origin of its split, to foster self-awareness and integration.
In simple terms: Self‑mapping exercise for inner parts
Key Takeaway
Name, age, traits, and split cause for each part
Themes
self‑knowledge
internal family systems
identity
trauma integration
personal development
Mood
curious
introspective
empowering
Type
instructional
psychological
self‑help
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- coaching workshops
- self‑reflection retreats
- group dynamics training
Key Concepts
parts work
naming as integration
age as developmental stage
strengths identification
Practical Applications
- personal insight
- therapeutic alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does naming each part change your relationship with it?
- What patterns emerge when you compare ages and traits across parts?
