Which part of me is reacting in a way that's currently maladaptive? Where did it learn that strategy? When has it been effective in my life? What is this part t

Which part of me is reacting in a way that's currently maladaptive? Where did it learn that strategy? When has it been effective in my life? What is this part trying to protect me (or another part of me) from? Can I update it about how the current situation is different from the past one, and how I'm different now than I was in the past (and much better able to handle difficulties)? It's a rather roundabout approach to mindfulness, but engaging with my own psyche this way has made huge improvements in my life.