

Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work: Your Internal Board of Directors
12 snips Oct 5, 2022
Dive into the intriguing world of Parts Work and Internal Family Systems! Discover how our inner voices, or subpersonalities, shape our behaviors and relationships. Hear Michael's playful take on his 'Johnny Anger' part and the importance of understanding its positive intent. Unpack the Eight C's of Self and learn how multiple well-meaning parts can clash, causing inner conflict. Michael even shares practical steps for exploring your own internal dynamics, making self-acceptance a key focus. Transformative insights await!
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Mind As Multiple Parts
- Parts work frames the mind as multiple sub-personalities, each with its own needs and strategies.
- Learning these parts lets you understand inner conflicts and integrate them into healthier behavior.
You Are Not Your Impulses
- You are not your parts; you are the Self distinct from impulses like anger or laziness.
- Viewing impulses as parts reduces their grip and creates freedom to choose different actions.
All Parts Have Positive Intent
- Every part has a positive intent, even anger or criticism, aiming to protect or help you.
- Recognizing positive intent allows compassion and opens space for better strategies.