Tag: emotions are evidence
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The Multiplicity of Self and the Iterative Mind
Society loves labels. They make things neat, simple, digestible. Introvert or extrovert. Thinker or feeler. Practical or dreamy. But what happens when you don’t fit neatly into any of those categories? What if, instead of being one person, you are a collection of many? The Question That Started It All When my therapist introduced me…
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Your Body Is Not the Problem
Reconnecting with the signals trauma taught you to ignore In a previous reflection, I shared how ignoring basic needs—like delaying a bathroom break—can quietly erode your sense of self-worth.But for trauma survivors, this disconnection runs deeper.It’s not just habit.It’s survival. We’re taught to push through.To be productive.To silence discomfort. But for those of us shaped…
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The Voice Inside
Exploring the complexity of internal dialogue and how it shapes emotional resilience Have you ever noticed yourself silently narrating your thoughts, planning your day, or replaying past conversations in your mind? That inner voice—known as internal dialogue or inner speech—is more than just mental chatter.It’s a quiet companion.A guide.A mirror.And for many of us, it’s…
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The 8 Cs of Self in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
How Internal Family Systems helps us return to who we really are When I first started working with Internal Family Systems (IFS), I was overwhelmed by how many parts of me were in pain. Angry parts. Numb parts. People-pleasing parts. Parts that wanted to disappear. Parts that never stopped working. I thought healing meant fixing…
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Internal Family Systems and Complex Trauma
How IFS helps rebuild safety, identity, and trust There are several types of trauma therapy that address the deep and multifaceted nature of Complex PTSD (CPTSD). One therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be incredibly effective. I’ll be honest, when my therapist started telling me about it, I didn’t believe in the “mumbo…