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EP 9 - 'Unblending' from Parts in IFS (Internal Family System Therapy)

Aug 30, 2023

Licensed psychotherapist Jen discusses the 'unblending' process in IFS therapy, explaining ways to reveal your authentic self by separating from 'parts'. Topics include blending, unblending, and an example of unblending for clarity.

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Unblending in IFS therapy helps individuals regain connection to their authentic, compassionate self.

Blending in IFS therapy occurs when individuals fuse with certain parts, impacting behaviors and relationships.

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Understanding Parts in IFS Therapy

In internal family systems therapy, individuals have various sub-personalities known as parts, originating from past experiences. These parts can have conflicting desires, such as loving a job while also wanting to travel. The 'self' in IFS is compassionate, courageous, and connected, representing the core of individuals. The therapy aims for the system to be self-led, where all parts are connected to the self.

Unblending Technique in Therapy

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Understanding parts and self in Internal Family Systems therapy

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Exploring Unblending in Internal Family Systems Therapy

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Exploring the Unblending Process in Internal Family System Therapy

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In this episode, we explore the ‘unblending’ process in IFS and hear an example from Jen’s personal system. Jen is a licensed psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer.

This episode covers:

A brief review of parts and Self
The two ways that ‘blending’ can happen
What ‘unblending’ is
How to ‘unblend’ to reveal more of your authentic, compassionate Self
An example of unblending to add clarity

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Extra Resources:

Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

https://amzn.to/3OYrDb7

Podcast - in this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

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