The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy
Gabby Bernstein on Self-Healing with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Feb 10, 2025
Gabby Bernstein, a New York Times bestselling author and spiritual teacher, shares her insights on self-healing using Internal Family Systems (IFS). She introduces a four-step process for engaging with protective parts shaped by childhood traumas. Gabby discusses the transformative potential of IFS during mid-life and menopause, emphasizing self-love and community support. The conversation highlights practical tools for emotional healing and the profound connection between our inner experiences and physical well-being, all while nurturing a sense of humor throughout the challenges of this life stage.
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- Gabby Bernstein introduces Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a therapeutic model for understanding and healing from childhood traumas during mid-life and menopause.
- The four-step IFS process involves self-check-ins, curiosity, compassionate connections, and embracing one's authentic self for emotional healing.
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Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic model that emphasizes the existence of multiple parts within an individual, each with its own distinct roles. This concept is particularly useful for recognizing how traumatic experiences can lead to the development of protector parts, which try to manage emotions and behaviors resulting from past pain. Gabby Bernstein explains that through IFS, people can not only identify these parts but also understand their protective functions, often emerging from childhood experiences of trauma, big or small. The goal is to work with these protector parts compassionately, allowing individuals to explore and heal their inner emotional landscape.
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