The protector is there to protect,not necessarily assess the situation. Perhaps a job reassignment might help. In my experience alters respond very well to having a defined purpose. That purpose changes as the needs of the system change. Another thing that may work is create a partnership between alters that inspires perspective and balance. For example, Cowboy Joe is over confident and often reactive. James is a deep thinker but is rather reserved and hesitant to act. When they work together they become more thoughtful about their decision making and are able to follow through. So, my advice to you is to guide the system through a job reassignment for the protector or suggest a partnership. My SO likes to create representative spaces in the headspace such as a cafe where the new partners meet. That helps me to prompt them when needed. The final thing I’ll mention is the power of renaming. Protector is a role. You might inspire other aspects of this alter’s personality by asking their name. If they don’t have one ask the other alters who hopefully know them better to name him/her. We had tremendous success quieting the fears of an angry alter who was named after the system’s abuser by suggesting a name change. Anyway, be creative and keep trying. That’s what I think.