The OCD Stories Robert Fox: IFS - Witnessing the positive intent of parts (#343)
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Aug 21, 2022 AI Snips
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IFS Sees All Parts As Protectors
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees parts of us, including extreme ones, as protectors with positive intent.
- The core Self is loving and healing, and therapy helps access this to balance parts.
OCD as Protective Firefighter Part
- OCD is often a fire fighter part that protects us from painful exiled feelings, like shame.
- Recognizing OCD's protective role allows a compassionate view toward it, rather than seeing it as a bully.
OCD Is A Scared Protector
- OCD often feels like a bully, but it is actually a scared part trying to protect us.
- Seeing OCD as a protector fosters understanding rather than hatred or fear.