Principlev1PR-204
Intervene in resistance patterns at the earliest possible…
Intervene in resistance patterns at the earliest possible stage—at the trigger or aversive flash—before the full avoidance sequence engages and becomes harder to interrupt.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Subcortical Fast-Pathway Threat Processing (fast subcortical threat processing), The prefrontal cortex requires time to override limbic… (prefrontal override timing), and Earlier interventions in the emotional process are generally (earlier interventions more effective). This principle prescribes timing of intervention based on axioms about emotional processing architecture.