IFS Talks Emotional Regulation and Dysregulation through IFS Lens
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Apr 20, 2022 Chris Burris, Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute, discusses emotional regulation techniques, exploring the concepts of blending and unblending in therapy sessions, navigating therapeutic challenges, embracing self-energy in clients, and the role of shame in emotional regulation. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, emotional vocabulary, and accepting emotions for effective therapy outcomes.
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Approach Emotions with Curiosity
- Begin with curiosity when facing activating emotions, rather than trying to figure them out.
- Let your system inform you about what's happening internally.
Parts, Energies, and Emotions
- Different parts carry different energies and emotions.
- Therapists need a vocabulary for emotions, moods, sensations, and needs to understand clients.
Soap Opera Feelings
- Chris Burris used soap operas to practice naming feelings.
- He realized multiple feelings can occur simultaneously, making precise identification difficult.