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Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out

The 6 F's in Action | Live IFS Demonstration Commentary

Mar 17, 2025
29:39

In this episode, I take you inside an IFS session by revisiting a past demo and offering live commentary on my thought process, choice points, and reflections. You'll see firsthand how the Six F’s of IFS (Find, Focus, Flesh Out, Feel, Fear, Befriend) unfold in real time as I guide a client through working with a protective part that resists emotional closeness. I break down the importance of tracking parts, honoring protectors, and moving at the speed of trust to ensure safety and effectiveness in the IFS process. 

🌿 Key takeaways:

  1. The Six F’s of IFS provide a structured yet fluid way to engage with parts, ensuring safety and connection throughout the process.
  2. Protectors often surface early in sessions, signaling fears that must be acknowledged before deeper work can take place.
  3. Tracking your own therapist parts—such as the urge to "make progress"—is crucial for staying self-led and honoring the client’s pace.

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