Chris Burris, LPC, LMFT, IFS Senior Lead Trainer, discusses his therapeutic journey and interest in befriending the inner critic. Topics include utilizing mind/body approaches, exploring personal evolution into therapy, embracing inner critics, and the growing influence of IFS model in various fields.
Chris Burris emphasizes the importance of paying attention to people's emotions and family dynamics in therapy.
Addressing harsh inner critics early creates a safe space for vulnerable parts to emerge and transform.
Deep dives
Chris Burris's Journey into Therapy and IFS
Chris Burris shares his journey into therapy starting from his early years, mentioning his struggles with dyslexia and his natural ability to communicate and empathize. Growing up in a rural area without much mental health support, Chris discovered psychotherapy as a way to help people. He highlights the importance of paying attention to people's emotions and family dynamics, which eventually led him to pursue a career in therapy.
Teaching Different Levels of IFS Trainings
Chris Burris discusses his experience leading different levels of IFS trainings, including levels one, two, and soon to be level three. He enjoys teaching core skills to help individuals discover their inner system. In level one trainings, participants often encounter their parts for the first time, while higher levels delve into the complexities of how systems operate. Chris values the creativity in delivering the material and designing exercises for each level.
Working with Inner Critics in IFS Therapy
Chris Burris explains his focus on working with inner critics in IFS therapy, drawing from his background as a family therapist. He emphasizes the importance of addressing harsh critical voices early to create a safe space for vulnerable parts to emerge. By understanding the protective intentions behind these critical aspects, clients can explore the origins of their harshness and transform these parts. Chris highlights the significance of befriending and transforming inner critics to support clients on their healing journey.
Chris Burris, LPC, LMFT, is a IFS Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He utilizes mind/body approaches of therapy in alleviating traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. He has worked extensively with couples, families, teenagers, and children. He is currently in Private Practice in Asheville North Carolina.
In this episode Chris shares aspects of his journey as a therapist, and some of his special interest as an IFS therapist and lead trainer. A special focus on befriending your inner critic emerged.
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