The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

IFS and Inner Critics and Attachment with Chris Burris

Mar 6, 2020

Lead trainer with the IFS Institute, Chris Burris, discusses therapist burnout, inner critics, and attachment wounds. He highlights the cycle of the critic, shame, and firefighter, and the importance of befriending our parts. Chris emphasizes that parts are fluid, not static, and explores completing unfinished business from our past.

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Chris Burris

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Quick takeaways

Viewing internal parts as fluid allows for transformation and growth within our system.

Understanding attachment wounds can offer insight into relationship behaviors and emotional responses.

Self-led internal attachment work fosters self-soothing and awareness, impacting external relationships positively.

Deep dives

Parts Transformations

Parts within our internal system are not stagnant. Instead, they have the potential to transform and change. Viewing these parts as fluid entities allows for understanding their adaptability and capacity for change. Rather than categorizing parts as fixed personas, acknowledging their fluidity opens up possibilities for transformation and growth within our internal system.

Introduction

4min

Home Decor Conversations

4min

Discussion on Living in Asheville, North Carolina and Trauma Work

2min

Journey of Discovering and Embracing IFS Therapy

6min

Transforming Inner Critics Through Internal Family Systems

24min

Navigating Relationships Through Internal Family Systems and Attachment Wounds

14min

Reflections on Training Consistency and Attachment Work

2min

Exploring Fulfillment in Career and Personal Passions

3min

On today's episode I chat with Chris Burris who is a lead trainer with the IFS Institute.

Grab your notebook and pen and plan to hit the pause button because this epi is jammed packed.

Here is a little taste of what is inside:

- therapist burn out

- working with inner critics

- the critic, shame, and firefighter cycle

- attachment wounds, object constancy, and attempts to complete unfinished business from our past

- befriending our parts helps them feel seen, heard and valued

- parts are fluid, not static

It is so good- Enjoy!

To check out what Chris is up to visit: http://burriscounseling.com/

To learn more about IFS visit: https://ifs-institute.com/

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