The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast IFS and Addiction with Jim Abrams
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Apr 14, 2019 Specializing in addiction counseling, Jim Abrams discusses topics such as addiction, trauma, faith, and pain. He explores the transformative power of Internal Family Systems therapy in understanding and addressing addiction, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and spiritual connection for personal healing and growth.
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Minds as Multiple Parts
- People often assume minds operate as single entities.
- IFS suggests our minds are composed of multiple parts with different perspectives.
Trauma, Protectors, and Addiction
- Trauma creates a sense of brokenness and shame within us.
- Protector parts develop to cope, leading to potential addictions like overeating.
Addressing Addiction
- Address addiction by understanding the protector's positive intent.
- Get permission from the critical part to connect with the acting-out part.