This line of questioning will help you discover a legacy burden (to use Internal Family Systems (IFS) language). I have a whole list of legacy burdens that come through my family. One I have worked with repeatedly over the years …
Tag: Trauma
Healing Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
In this episode, we explore trauma and how our inner system responds to trauma with Jen, a licensed psychotherapist, certified IFS practitioner and energetic healer. This episode covers: It’s a fabulous episode – listen here on Apple podcasts or Spotify …
Six Things You Need to Know About ‘Parts’ From an IFS Perspective
Have you wondered what this talk is about ‘parts’ in the therapy world? If you have, this is the episode for you. In this episode, you will learn six things you need to know about ‘parts’. IFS is especially helpful …
A Beautiful Quote From Gabor Maté
When safety is threatened, and we are connected with others, we are more able to deal with the threat. From an IFS perspective, when we are connected to Self (similar to the soul or Higher Self), our other parts will …
Episode 5 – What is IFS therapy?
In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about Internal Family Systems Therapy from Jennifer Nurick, who is a certified IFS practitioner. IFS is especially helpful in working the PTSD, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, addiction, personality …
Intergenerational Trauma and Legacy Burdens
just finished recording a fantastic podcast episode on Intergenerational Trauma & Legacy Unburdening in IFS (Internal Family Systems). It’s episode 12, so not out yet…but keep an eye out for it
Blaming Partner Patterns
When you have an anxious adaptation in relationships, conflict signals danger to the nervous system. When this happens, your nervous system fills with energy and prepares you for fight or flight. This is super helpful if a tiger is chasing …
What is a Dis-Order? Through a trauma-informed lens.
I have been considering the word ‘dis-order’ when referring to anxiety. Anxiety makes sense when our nervous system has gone into fight or flight (sympathetic activation) when we have to do something scary or have just had a fright. It …
The Healing Journey
As we heal, we grow. We connect with a more profound sense of self. We begin to feel more embodied and happier. We make healthier choices and have healthier boundaries. This gives us more capacity than before to have greater …