Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out

In this impromptu consultation with Monica Cavalcante, I answer her questions about incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) into therapeutic practice. We explore essential topics, including how to introduce IFS to clients, the nuances of self and self-energy, and navigating clients' intuitive responses during sessions. If you’re a therapist curious about integrating IFS into your work, this episode is filled with insights and practical tips to enhance your practice. For those who are not therapists but are interested in understanding more about IFS and its transformative potential for self-exploration and healing, this episode offers valuable insights that can enhance your healing journey.Key Takeaways:Personalized Understanding of Self-Energy: Encourage clients to define their concept of self and self-energy in ways that resonate with their beliefs and experiences, fostering a deeper connection to their healing journey.Honoring Intuition in Therapy: Be mindful of the client's intuition throughout the therapeutic process, ensuring that they feel safe and empowered to voice any discomfort with the IFS approach.Therapist's Role: Acknowledge the inherent power dynamics in therapy, and strive to foster an environment where clients feel free to express their needs and boundaries.---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click HERE to get started!Download my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeJoin Pathways to Self - A weekly IFS consultation group for therapists and practitioners:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/pathwaysConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapy---📣 P.S: I’d love to know what you’d like to see more from me! I’m considering creating a course or group and would appreciate your insight on whether you’re interested in a course for therapists wanting to incorporate IFS into their practice, a general IFS 101, or anything else. You can vote or share your thoughts by clicking this form below: https://forms.gle/vF8zvY9pV7zS3E2Q7Grab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, I sit down with Dr. Nathalie Edmond to explore the intersection of race and trauma. We discuss how understanding racial dynamics can help us navigate difficult conversations and promote healing. Dr. Edmond also shares insights from her new book Mindful Race Talk on approaching race-related topics with curiosity and compassion.Key Takeaways:Curiosity Over DefensivenessApproaching conversations about race with curiosity helps reduce defensiveness and fosters meaningful dialogue.Building Capacity for DiscomfortLearning to sit with discomfort is essential for addressing difficult topics like race and trauma.The Role of Repair in RelationshipsRepairing ruptures in relationships, especially around race, is crucial for healthy, ongoing connection.Learn more about Dr. Nathalie Edmond at https://www.drnatedmond.com/---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click HERE to get started!Download my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeJoin Pathways to Self - A weekly IFS consultation group for therapists and practitioners: https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/pathwaysConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyP.S. I’d love to know what you’d like to see more from me! I’m considering creating a course and would appreciate your insight on whether you’re interested in a course for therapists wanting to incorporate IFS into their practice, a general IFS 101 course, or anything else! You can vote or share your thoughts by clicking this link https://forms.gle/NjoaZEEVKwmVHvyb6Grab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Sara Avant Stover, a women’s leadership coach and author who blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) with entrepreneurship. We dive deep into how IFS can help entrepreneurs find balance between work and life, explore the motivations behind our drive to be productive, and discuss how tapping into our inner resources can enhance our work and overall well-being. Key Takeaways:IFS as a Tool for Slowing Down:IFS helps us tap into our inner resources, slowing down workaholic tendencies and fostering curiosity about the parts of us driving over productivity.Balancing Business with Self-Care:Sara shares her experience of taking a month-long sabbatical each year to recharge, explaining how stepping away from work brings fresh clarity and helps create a more sustainable, simplified approach to business.Listening to Our Higher Self:IFS encourages us to hold "inner family meetings," where we bring our parts to the table and tap into our innate confidence and clarity as leaders, finding new ways to approach entrepreneurship.Learn more about Sara Avant Stover at https://saraavantstover.com/---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click HERE to get started!Download my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeJoin Pathways to Self - A weekly IFS consultation group for therapists and practitioners: https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/pathwaysConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyGrab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

Dr. Laura Patryas, a psycho-spiritual counselor and IFS practitioner, dives into the fascinating intersection of Internal Family Systems and non-duality. She shares her unique approach with the 8 F's of Nondual IFS, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional engagement in healing. The conversation explores the interconnectedness of all beings and encourages listeners to embrace their inner parts with tenderness. Dr. Patryas also critiques traditional healing models, promoting empowerment and genuine transformation in therapeutic practices.

In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I’m joined once again by Bob Falconer to dive into the intersection of trauma, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and spirit-based work. Bob shares his personal journey into embracing spirituality within therapy, despite initial resistance within the IFS community. We dive into profound topics about connection to Spirit Guides, working with Unattached Burdens, and much more.Key Takeaways:1. Spirituality in Therapy - Bob shares how his work increasingly focuses on spirit-based therapy, emphasizing the importance of a spiritual connection that remains present even during intense suffering. 2. Thoughts on Other Therapeutic Models - We reflect on the damage caused by certain therapeutic models, especially those emphasizing therapist authority and disempowering clients. It’s important to question the roots of these models, including IFS, and maintain humility in their application.3. Humility as Therapists - It’s important to have humility in therapy, recognizing that while we have tools and knowledge as therapists, there is still much we don’t know. We must honor clients’ systems and maintain an open, questioning attitude toward therapeutic models.Learn more about Bob Falconer at https://robertfalconer.us/ ---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastJane App: Use code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click here to get started!Download my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeJoin Pathways to Self - A weekly IFS consultation group for therapists and practitioners: https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/pathwaysConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyGrab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out,  David Polidi leads a roundtable discussion of IFS podcasters–Tammy Sollenberger, Natalie Deering, Tim Fortescue, and myself, John Clarke. We explore the internal conflicts and polarizations that arise during creative projects like starting a podcast, how trauma disconnects us from our authentic selves, and the role of Internal Family Systems Therapy in reconnecting with self-energy. Together, they share personal insights on finding clarity, overcoming fears, and deepening self-awareness through IFS.Key Takeaways:Balancing Internal Polarities: We explore how internal conflicts, such as fear and ambition, can delay meaningful actions. Using IFS, we’ve learned to harmonize these parts to make authentic decisions.Spiritual Healing and Trauma: I explain that addressing trauma involves both physical and spiritual healing. IFS provides a pathway to reconnect with one's spirituality and heal from past traumas.IFS for Self-Connection: Tammy Sollenberger discusses how IFS aids in reconnecting with one's core self, facilitating deeper self-awareness and healing from trauma.Follow David Polidi at https://www.instagram.com/empowered.through.compassion/Follow Natalie Deering at https://www.instagram.com/nataliedeering/Follow Tammy Sollenberger at https://www.instagram.com/ifs.tammy/Follow Tim Fortescue at https://www.instagram.com/ifscoachtimfortescue/---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click the link below:https://meet.jane.app/more-time?utm_medium=john_clarke&utm_source=ambassador&utm_campaign=more_time_campaign&utm_content=youtube&utm_term=us_mhDownload my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyGrab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

In this solo episode of "Going Inside," I dive deep into the concept of Self and Self-energy in the context of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. While IFS often begins with discussions about our inner parts—like the perfectionist, the inner critic, or the inner child—I believe that the true heart of the model lies in understanding and accessing Self-energy. Whether you're familiar with IFS or new to the concept, this episode will help you connect with the innate wisdom and healing energy that exists within you.Key Takeaways:1. What is Self and Self-Energy?2. The 8 C’s—curiosity, compassion, clarity, connectedness, creativity, courage, confidence, and calm—are essential qualities of Self-energy in IFS.3. The 5 P’s—patience, perspective, presence, playfulness, and persistence—enhance our ability to connect with and heal our inner parts.4. At its core, IFS is about cultivating love for ourselves and others, enabling deep healing and transformation.---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click the link below:https://meet.jane.app/more-time?utm_medium=john_clarke&utm_source=ambassador&utm_campaign=more_time_campaign&utm_content=youtube&utm_term=us_mhDownload my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapy➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, I sit down with Virginia Jenkins, a mindfulness-based IFS therapist, to delve deep into the complexities of resistance and how it manifests in trauma healing. We explore the nuances of why clients might resist taking care of their own parts and the importance of honoring resistance rather than bypassing it. We also discuss practical tools for both therapists and clients to approach stuckness with compassion and curiosity, rather than frustration. Key Takeaways:Honoring Resistance: Resistance in IFS therapy often signals deeper pain and unmet needs. It’s crucial to approach it with respect and patience, recognizing that it often arises from a place of deep emotional wounds.Sitting with Stuckness: Virginia introduces a powerful exercise called "Sitting at the Wall," which emphasizes the importance of not pushing past resistance too quickly. This approach allows for the underlying grief and pain to be fully acknowledged and worked through.How Therapists Work with Resistance: As therapists, it’s important to recognize when our own parts might be getting activated by a client’s resistance. By doing a "U-turn" and connecting with our own self-energy, we can better support our clients in their healing journey.Learn more about Virginia at https://www.theresistancetherapist.com/---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastUse code: JOHN for a 1 month grace period with Jane or click the link below:https://meet.jane.app/more-time?utm_medium=john_clarke&utm_source=ambassador&utm_campaign=more_time_campaign&utm_content=youtube&utm_term=us_mhDownload my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyGrab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast

Dive into the intriguing world of trauma therapy with an exploration of EMDR and IFS. Discover how EMDR utilizes bilateral stimulation to desensitize traumatic memories. Contrast this with IFS's holistic approach, which emphasizes connecting with your core Self and integrating internal parts. Each method has its own unique strengths, offering valuable insights for those navigating trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Unravel which therapy might suit your healing journey best!

In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide Sophia through our fourth Internal Family Systems (IFS) session together, uncovering the complex dynamics that have held her back in her healing journey. As she confronts the reality of her relationship with her mother, Sophia realizes that much of it is based on shame and avoidance. We work through this attachment in the session. Key Takeaways:1. Healing often requires letting go of unhealthy attachments, even with loved ones.2. True growth comes from recognizing and embracing self-reliance.3. Confronting uncomfortable truths can lead to greater emotional freedom and joy.---Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastDownload my Free IFS Meditation:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/freeConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnclarkeTherapyGrab Your Seat for the Free IFS Webinar Here: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast