Join Jake, Bob, and therapist Brya Hanan as they dive into parts work, trauma healing, and embodiment. Learn about the five A's of therapy, incorporating Jesus into healing, and the importance of self-compassion. Brya shares her personal story and offers practical tools for inner healing and wholeness.
Healing the inner child involves the Five A's Method: anchor, acknowledge, attune, ask, and act.
Building compassionate relationships with internal parts fosters emotional healing and connection.
Connecting with physical sensations helps in understanding emotions and addressing emotional wounds.
Deep dives
Healing the Inner Child with the Five A's Process
The process of healing the inner child involves using the Five A's Method, which includes anchor, acknowledge, attune, ask, and act. By starting with anchoring the body and mind, acknowledging the feelings and connecting them to specific parts, attuning to those parts' needs, asking questions to understand the underlying emotions, and finally committing to take action based on the inner child's needs, individuals can undergo a transformation in self-healing.
Relational Healing and Structural Support
The relational aspect of healing focuses on building a compassionate relationship with different internal parts like the wounded child and the protector. By creating predictability and structure in understanding and communicating with these parts, individuals can navigate the complexities of trauma and attachment injuries. This structured approach helps in fostering deeper connections and emotional healing.
The Role of Embodiment in Healing Work
Embodying the healing process involves connecting with the physical sensations and felt sense in the body to understand the underlying emotions and needs of internal parts. By integrating body-centered practices like body scans and guided meditations, individuals can explore and address emotional wounds stored in the body, leading to a deeper self-awareness and healing.
Incorporating Spiritual Support and Integration
Bringing spirituality into the healing journey involves inviting the Holy Spirit and connecting with divine sources like Jesus and Mary to support the inner child work. By anchoring in God's love and seeking divine guidance throughout the healing process, individuals can experience a sense of wholeness and integration, aligning their inner family system with spiritual grace and healing.
Lifelong Commitment to Self-Healing and Self-Compassion
The journey of healing the inner child and integrating the internal family system requires a lifelong commitment to self-care, self-compassion, and nurturing relationships. By embracing the ongoing work of understanding and supporting internal parts with patience, love, and acceptance, individuals can cultivate a deeper sense of unity with themselves, God, and their surrounding communities, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being.
This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A’s of parts work therapy, and shares a practical meditation you can use to begin your healing journey. For more information, check out Brya’s book Befriending Your Inner Child.
Key Points:
Understanding and integrating the different parts of ourselves is essential for healing and wholeness.
Embodiment and the awareness of the body's sensations and needs can be the first step in one’s healing process.
The relational aspect of parts work, including self-compassion and love, is vital for healing and integration.
The five A's of Internal Family Systems therapy are Anchor, Acknowledge, Attune, Ask, and Act.
Incorporating Jesus into the therapy process can deepen the healing and anchoring experience.
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