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

IFS and Shame and Guilt with Martha Sweezy

Sep 29, 2023
44:29

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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding shame and guilt in the context of psychic multiplicity is crucial for comprehending how trauma and external insults manifest internally over time.
  • The role of protectors and exiles in the experience of shame and guilt is significant, with protectors often perpetuating shame by internalizing insults and shaming vulnerable exiles, highlighting the need to understand this dynamic in therapeutic settings.

Deep dives

The Importance of Understanding Shame and Guilt

In this podcast episode, Martha Sweeney discusses the relevance and significance of shame and guilt. She highlights the need for a deeper understanding of these emotions, particularly in the context of psychic multiplicity. Sweeney emphasizes that shame and guilt are self-conscious emotions that involve a judgment of personal value and behavior, respectively. She explores the differences between shame and guilt, highlighting their impact on individuals' relational dynamics and sense of self. Sweeney also emphasizes the importance of self-compassion as a means of healing and overcoming shame, and she delves into the concept of psychic multiplicity to explain the role of protectors and exiles in the shame experience.

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