What is an iD Session?

An Identity Development (ID) session can take place in one of two forms: as a private one-on-one with a facilitator, or in a group of two or more people led by a facilitator. The purpose of an ID session is for the client (whom we call a “subject” during the session) to get to the root cause of their issue/symptoms by involving others in the group as “resonators”. The resonators represent different aspects of the issue and provide information for the subject to reflect on, contemplate, and integrate. A session typically lasts an hour or so.

We find that this engages the client in a more interactive way. This also enables the client/subject to be a part of (rather than separate from) what emerges in the session so that the integration process can be organic, gentle, and seamless. Too often, and particularly in early trauma, we are treated as objects in a situation or relationship. To be the Subject of my life is to be the author of it, the one experiencing life subjectively, rather than the one objectified, being acted upon.

Think of a clocktower bell ringing and imagine the sound that emanates from the bell. The ringing of the bell reverberates and sends out a vibration of sound. If another clocktower bell rings and has the same sound, we would say there is resonance because the two bells match or sync up, and in that way amplify one another. If the two bells don’t sound alike, they don’t resonate or sync up with one another.

In very much the same way, we humans have a vibration that’s being emitted that may or may not resonate with another human (have you ever had an experience of getting creepy vibes from a stranger? Or perhaps you’ve just met someone but felt like you’ve known them for years.). In the context of an ID session, resonating means that on some level your vibration is being synced up with the vibration of another, such that you can be a conduit of information, imagery, or memories that are meaningful for that person.

There are areas of scientific study, such as mirror neuron theory or quantum field theory, that point towards a further explanation of resonating, but for ID purposes this is the best layman’s description we can provide.

Resonating is not channeling. Channeling implies accessing the supernatural or allowing some other entity to “come through”. This is absolutely not the case with resonating. On the contrary, resonating is allowing information to be revealed within ourselves on behalf of another person. It’s more like honing our own intuition.

Everyone has the capability to resonate, and anyone who is willing to do so can. It may feel weird at first and it might seem like you’re making things up, but that’s a start. You’ll get immediate feedback from the subject and other resonators as to what rings true and you’ll be surprised at how spot-on you are, even for someone you don’t know! The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become, and you will begin to trust the process even more.

The statement of intention provides a framework for information to emerge in the session. For instance, a statement of intention can be, “Sometimes I want to disappear”. This enables pertinent information to be revealed so the client can piece together an understanding of past wounds, and/or formulate a path to move forward. Statements can take many forms—here are a few examples:

• As a question: Why do I feel trapped in relationships? How can I attract healthy love?
• In the negative: Money is hard to come by. I hate my job. Why can’t I have what I want?
• As an affirmation: Life supports me. I am successful. Good fortune comes easily.
• As a desire: I want to feel safe. I want to make more money. I want to be seen.

It would be best to speak with one of our trained facilitators. Often times, different issues can be addressed within the same session if there is a connecting theme. And not to say that you can’t cover multiple issues, but often for clarity’s sake, it may be best to focus on one “theme” at a time. There are different ways to address this, so please do reach out and speak with a facilitator.

Our facilitators are located throughout the United States and Canada. Sessions are currently only conducted over Zoom. When Covid-19-related restrictions are lifted, some facilitators may choose to offer in-person sessions.