Internal agreements are shared understandings within a dissociative system about how to handle certain situations. They are ways that parts coordinate with each other to improve safety, communication, and daily functioning.
These agreements might include who handles certain tasks, how decisions are made, how to respond in stressful situations, or how information is shared between parts. They can also involve boundaries related to relationships, work, or safety.
Internal agreements are typically developed intentionally, even if they start small or informal. They can be adjusted over time as the system’s needs change or as communication improves.
These agreements don’t mean that everything will always go as planned, especially when communication is still developing. However, they can help create more predictability and cooperation within the system.
This page is part of the System Safety and Internal Agreements section of the CommuniDID site, which explains how systems create shared rules, crisis plans, and internal structures that support stability.
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- Questions about System Safety and Internal Agreements
- You can learn more about internal agreements (what they are and how they can support your system) at What Are Internal Agreements in a Dissociative System?.
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