Polymer Clay Sculpture miniature made by Suzy. 3.5” Chose light skin(beige) or darker skin (brown).
“Voices in my head” or “Dissociative state.” Powerful Imagery for sand therapy. Every sculpture is a bit different. No two are alike.
Inner speech could serve as a safety mechanism. Negative emotions may be easier to cope with when channeled into words spoken to ourselves. In the case of people who hear alien voices, the phenomenon can be linked to past trauma; people who live through horrific events often describe themselves “dissociating” during the episodes. “Splitting itself into separate parts is one of the most powerful of the mind’s defense mechanisms. Given that some studies suggested that some kind of split occurred during self-speech, the idea of a connection between these two mental processes doesn’t seem implausible. Indeed, a mainstream strategy in cognitive behavioral therapy involves purposefully articulating thoughts to oneself in order to diminish pernicious habits of mind. There is robust scientific evidence demonstrating the value of the method in coping with O.C.D., phobias, and other anxiety disorders.