Q&A Friday

Step 3: What if My Parts "Jerk the Wheel" Back? This week, we’ve been exploring Step 3: Trust . We practiced the physical sensation of "leaning back" on Monday, and on Wednesday, we looked at how to negotiate a "pilot program" of trust with our protective parts. But let’s be honest: trust isn't a straight line. Sometimes we "turn it over" at 8:00 AM, and by 10:00 AM, a part of us has grabbed the steering wheel again. This is a normal part of the process. Let’s look at some co

Step 2: Can I Really Trust This "Healing Presence"? This week, we’ve been exploring Step 2: Hope . We found the "Pilot Light" in our bodies on Monday, and on Wednesday, we looked at how Self-Energy  (the 8 C's) and a Higher Power  can bring harmony to our internal system. But for many of us, the idea of "hope" feels dangerous. If you have been disappointed or hurt in the past, your parts might be working overtime to protect you from being let down again. Let’s look at some of

Step 1: Answering Your Fears About Powerlessness This week, we've begun our journey into Step 1: Honesty . On Monday, we felt the "unmanageable" system in our bodies. On Wednesday, we understood the Polarization of Protectors  that creates that internal tug-of-war. Today, we address the common questions and fears that arise when we contemplate "powerlessness." It’s natural for parts of us to resist this idea. Let's give voice to those concerns and offer an IFS perspective. Q1

We hear a lot about "self-care" that involves grand gestures—expensive trips, extravagant spa days, or fast-paced getaways. Does self-care have to cost a lot of money or take an entire day off? Absolutely not.  The most powerful and effective self-care isn't a luxury item; it's a daily practice  of noticing and adjusting your body and mind. True self-care is a gentle, ongoing effort to bring yourself into a state of greater calm and enjoyment whenever possible. It's not about

This week, we've established that Gratitude  is a powerful, Self-Led  state anchored in the body. But what happens when our internal...

This week, we've explored how mindfully recalling positive, connected memories—our Seeds of Joy —is a powerful practice for building...

Welcome to Q & A Friday, where we take a closer look at the concepts and exercises we’ve explored this week. After our discussions on...

Welcome to Q & A Friday, where we delve deeper into the topics we've been exploring to help illuminate your path to healing and growth....

Question:  "I've recently had to say goodbye to my beloved pet, and the grief feels overwhelming. It's surprising how much it hurts. How...