In this intense episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, we journey alongside my client “Sophia” as we bravely explore her parts through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. I help Sophia work towards healing her binge eating disorder by reconnecting with fragmented parts of herself.

Key Takeaways:

1. Connecting with Multiple Parts: Sophia engages with different parts, navigating feelings of abandonment and unmet needs from her past. I guide her through acknowledging and comforting these parts, fostering a sense of safety and validation.
2. Healing Through Connection: Sophia discovers how offering unconditional acceptance to her inner parts allows for healing and integration.
3. Support From Spirit Guides: Sophia welcomes a maternal figure, what seems to be a spirit guide, into her inner world. This guide supports Sophia in nurturing and caring for one of her parts, symbolizing the presence of wisdom and protection in her healing process.

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In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide my client “Laura” through a live Internal Family Systems demo. We delve into her struggles with depression post-college, the pressure from unmet expectations, and her journey towards self-compassion and understanding.

Key Takeaways:

1. Depression and Unmet Potential: Laura opens up about how she felt lost and immobilized by depression after graduating from college, this made her feel stuck and disconnected from the things she loved and studied for.
2. Spirit Guides: We connect with one of Laura's spirit guides who appears as a younger part from that tough time.
3. Self-Compassion: I guide Laura in having a compassionate conversation with this part, acknowledging the shame and grief she felt during that time.

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In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Polidi, a fellow podcaster and social worker practicing IFS and EMDR. We delved into the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, sharing personal experiences and discussing its ability to heal trauma and foster self-discovery.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

1. Transformative Power of IFS Therapy:
David shared an impactful IFS session where he connected with a part of himself that was a drowning child. Through self-energy and patience, this part underwent a spontaneous unburdening.

2. Integration of Spirituality in Therapy:
We discussed how spirituality can be seamlessly integrated into therapeutic practices.

3. Continuous Learning and Sharing in the IFS Community:
We expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from and share with other experts in the field like Bob Falconer and Michael Hunter. It's important to spread these insights to a broader audience, enriching the collective understanding of IFS therapy.

Learn more about David at https://www.empoweredthroughcompassion.com/

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