Queering Internal Family Systems (IFS) Episode 2 - Queering IFS - Neurodiversity is not Parts!
Feb 16, 2025
Delve into the fascinating discussion around neurodiversity as a natural human trait rather than a deficit. The hosts distinguish between neurodiversity and neurodivergence, emphasizing their interconnectedness. Personal stories shed light on the challenges of navigating life without formal diagnoses. They advocate for reframing neurodivergence in therapy, treating it as integral to identity rather than a 'part' to be fixed. Inclusive language and an open mindset are essential for supporting neurodivergent individuals in therapeutic settings.
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Defining Neurodiversity and Divergence
- Neurodiversity is the natural variation in human minds, innate and neutral.
- Neurodivergence significantly differs from societal norms, which are constructs that change over time.
Neurodivergence as Hardware
- Neurodivergence is like computer hardware, the fixed physical structure.
- Our parts (software) must adapt to the fixed neurodivergent hardware, they are distinct.
Avoid Labeling Neurodivergence as Part
- Don’t label neurodivergence as a part that needs fixing in IFS therapy.
- Support parts to accept neurodivergence as a stable, system-wide feature, not a burden to eliminate.
