There’s a human side to being a therapist, which requires the therapist herself to allow space for for her own healing journey and needs.
IFS is based on multiplicity – We all have different internal parts, not in a “multiple personalities” way, but as aspects of ourselves. The parts develop extreme roles – When we face overwhelming life experiences, certain parts of us overwork and take on extreme versions of themselves to help us cope.
Internal conflict arises – These overworked parts create inner struggles as they try to protect us but can become rigid or excessive in their roles.
IFS helps reshape relationships with these parts – Instead of eliminating them, the goal is to understand, acknowledge, and ease their burdens.
Constraint release model – By loosening their grip, these parts allow our truest essence, or “Self,” to emerge.
Self is characterized by infinite confidence – As parts relax, we reconnect with our natural confidence and inner wisdom.
Confidence and vulnerability both have their place in the human condition without detracting from each other.
Love with no agenda can be experienced in the most unlikely places, i.e. a stranger compared to how love shows up within the family that is relationally challenged.
IFS has its place to soften political strife, but we all have to do our part.
