Life Kit How "parts" therapy can help you heal
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Oct 17, 2024 Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems therapy, explores the innovative concept of 'parts' therapy. He emphasizes how listening to and understanding different facets of ourselves can lead to stress management and personal growth. Schwartz shares his own journey of healing from anxiety after a challenging divorce, highlighting the importance of acknowledging emotional pain. Practical techniques, including the 'U-turn' exercise, demonstrate how embracing our internal parts can help us reconnect with our true selves for a more authentic life.
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Seth's Divorce Anxiety
- Seth Coppold experienced intense anxiety and panic attacks during his divorce.
- IFS therapy helped him understand these feelings as parts of himself, not his whole identity.
Internal Family System
- We all possess multiple parts that constantly interact within us.
- IFS helps these parts change, offering a potentially rapid path to internal transformation.
Body Awareness
- Tune into your body's sensations to converse with your parts.
- Find a quiet space, notice physical feelings, and let thoughts and memories surface.