One technique I learned while in the hospital... in a group meeting the team leaders of the group would say "all adult parts forward". From there I told everyone inside of me to go to their safe place to play and have fun. They can do whatever they want to have fun. I would visualize them all holding hands and walking to the safe place behind a door and I have a sentry that stands guard until it is time to let everyone out. Then I feel a sense of power coming into me and feeling grounded and present to handle whatever is needed.