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Internal Family Systems
IFS and Anxiety
Although anxiety may feel like an unpleasant experience, it is not always problematic. Often, it is an “alert system piece” that helps us become aware of and address risky situations. Think crossing the street while texting and NOT feeling anxious about being hit by a car! The anxiety we naturally experience helps us make sure […]
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Self-Esteem: Through The Lens Of Internal Family Systems
At times, we experience uncomfortable emotions washing over us. We may interpret them as harmful and wish we did not feel this way or have these thoughts. Working With Yourself Instead of Against Yourself It seems counterintuitive to suggest not pushing away these feelings and thoughts, and not disconnecting from them and erasing them from […]
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Coping with Trauma: Through the Lens Of Internal Family Systems
Experiencing a traumatic event is difficult: we feel broken into pieces and may find it challenging to pull ourselves back together. What Does Trauma Do To Us? When we experience a traumatic situation, the areas in our brain involved in emotional regulation and processing are overactivated, and logical thinking processes are shut down. The memories […]
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