My T and I have been addressing preverbal issues as well. She offered a baby doll for me to hold in a recent session and it felt a bit awkward. I told her so, however, I have found much healing in cradling my breast in one hand and patting it like you would a newborns or babies little bottom. It may sound silly but it works wonders for my sense of security and meets the need I had as an infant to be held and reassured! Sometimes I sing to "little me" as I do this and the sensory feel and touch and sound of patting and rocking and singing as my other hand pats my upper chest near my collar bone gives a very deep sense of wholeness and love for self. I have found that I am sleeping longer stretches and more deeply and my dreams are more and more positive instead of scary and panicky feeling. I am able to wake slowly and roll over and back to sleep! Something I haven't done in years! Who knew!? This journey is often full of surprises and finding what works for you is often the challenge!
Just breathing and trusting