i think the main concern happens to be when the client talks of these "encapsulated" parts in the 3rd person and blames certain things on one of these "parts". Like, "My Inner Child and My Sad 16 year old were sitting together talking...." or "My Supportive Voice believes that I can do it, but speakin as the the 16-year-old, I don't have that faith in myself". (These are just examples of possible talk).

There are no signs that this is happening outside of therapy, when the client is in the "real" world. But, reflecting upon the way it happens, I'm wondering if his/her method of thinking needs to be reassessed or taken stock of. For fear that, multiple personalities may develop out of such thoughts. Not that there is any sign of that actualizing, it is just a thought thought. But of course, I don't want to have a therapist telling/controlling a clients very thoughts.

whatever comments, no matter how sterile they may be, are welcomed.