Ed Smith lists 7 different Types (operation or function) of lies and 8 different Categories (nature or character) of lies. The Types are: metamorphic (true as child, not true as adult), cluster (connected separate lies in same memory), cloned (same lie in many memories), memory linked (connected separate lies in different memories), guardian (out in front of a memory to block access to hidden lies), splinter (less threatening and surface a few days after more powerful lies are removed) and osmotic (osmosis or absorption through observation of another�s behaviour and attitudes). All �connected� lies must be resolved in order for emotions to approach a zero rating on any particular �story line�. The Categories are: fear, abandonment, shame, tainted, confusion, hopeless, invalidation and powerlessness.

            The process for finding these lies is to follow the �Aromatic Emotional Trail� (emotional echo) and trace it back to the original memory and lie. The person is to focus intently on the current situation and emotion until it is very clear and intense and then disconnect from the current situation but remain focused on the emotion. They are then to �drift� back through time and allow memories to surface, not looking for a memory but instead staying focused on the emotion. This drifting back process needs to continue through a series of memories until they look around a memory and sense that they cannot go back any further. This memory should then be the original source of the emotions. This process of getting to the original lie can sometimes take a lot of work so one must act as a detective and follow the clues.

          This memory is then to be explored to find lies that the individual would rate very highly as feeling true. These highly rated lies are then to be embraced and confessed as though they were true, until they produce great emotional upheaval. Smith calls this �stirring up the darkness�. The darker the darkness, the more bright and clear the light (truth) is in the darkness. When the individual senses the emotion is as intense as it can become, they are asked to listen for a truth. This process takes people to Jesus with their lie exposed and lets Jesus speak a simple word to set them free. Jesus may be asked to enter into this darkness with His light and help the individual sense what the truth is.

          If God does not speak within a few minutes there is no need to keep the person in the memory since there is something in the way of hearing God�s voice. God is then asked to reveal what this blockage is. Smith�s model outlines different ways of dealing with blockages such as: anger, hate or revenge; failure to identify the original lie; guardian lies; logical thinking; spiritual darkness; dissociation/DID; defense mechanisms; fear of the pain in the memory; unconfessed sin; or the need to be accepted by the counselor / counsellor. Defense and coping mechanisms need to be confessed as sin because they are acts of rejecting God�s healing grace, instead relying on our own self preservation and efforts towards wholeness.

          Smith acknowledges that a person can make up their own truth or that it can come from spiritual darkness, instead of getting it from Jesus. This process doesn�t work if either of these two things happens. He believes that it is important to go back to memories later and do a �Post Rating� of the previous lies and emotions to make sure that this process has been real, effective and complete.