Internal Family Systems And Trauma Explained
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video I explain Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma. IFS is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy and the premise behind this model is that your mind is made up of different parts called managers, firefighters and exiles. In this video I explain the different parts of the personality plus the IFS concepts of polarisations, burdens and the container theory of the Self.
🔵 CHAPTERS
0:00 IFS and multiplicity
0:42 Manager parts
1:18 Burdens (introduction)
1:42 Firefighter parts
2:08 How burdens develop
2:31 No bad parts
2:49 Exiled parts
3:21 Parts and fear
4:12 Polarization
5:03 The Self
6:00 The Container Theory of the Self
🔵 INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
☐ Internal Family Systems by Richard C. Schwartz and Martha Sweezy: amzn.to/3DmFm6W
☐ Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD With Internal Family Systems by Frank Anderson: amzn.to/3Kjixn8
☐ No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz: amzn.to/3HDrTtT
🔵 WATCH NEXT
☐ Internal Family Systems Explained: • What is Internal Famil...
☐ Legacy Burdens Explained: • Internal Family System...
🔵 INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS) EXPLAINED
Managers are protective parts that control the outside world to keep you safe. They are vigilant in trying to prevent you from being triggered and flooded with emotion. Manager parts are typically critical, controlling, evaluating, plan in advance and apply clear strategies so bad things don’t happen.
Firefighters are also protective parts but they are very different from managers. Managers are very strategic and controlling but firefighters react automatically and powerfully without concern for consequences. Firefighters come out when there is an emergency and they try to put out the flames of emotion in whatever way they can. For some people this is eating, for someone else it may be alcohol, drugs, promiscuity or even suicide. Firefighters will resort to desperate measures with little regard to the damage to your health and your relationships. The primary aim of firefighters is to block feelings in whatever way they possibly can.
Exiles are the most sensitive part of your inner system.They are usually younger parts, parts that someone has hurt, shamed, betrayed or rejected. Exiles are your injured parts that are frozen in time, they hold traumatic memories, body sensations and emotions.
A concept at the core of IFS theory is the Self. This is present from birth and it is not actually considered a part as its something we are born with, this makes the Self a great inner leader. The self is characterised by the 8 c’s: compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calm, confidence, courage, and connectedness. One of the aims of IFS is self-leadership, so rather than being controlled by your exiles, managers or fighter fighters, your Self is in charge. The Self can care for vulnerable parts and also lead discussions between parts. Under self-leadership parts will generally cooperate with each other but if there is a conflict the self will be there to mediate between the different parts.
🔵 WORK WITH LEWIS PSYCHOLOGY
If you'd like to work with Teresa, or a member of the Lewis Psychology team, please click on the links below:
☐ Lewis Psychology CIC (for face to face therapy): www.lewispsy.org.uk
☐ Lewis Psychology Online (for online therapy): lewispsyonline.co.uk
🔵 ABOUT TERESA LEWIS
Teresa Lewis is the founder and Director of Lewis Psychology and a Senior Accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred). Qualified in 1995, Teresa has been providing counselling and psychotherapy treatment for nearly 30 years. Teresa holds a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is a qualified EMDR Practitioner having completed training accredited with EMDR Europe. Teresa is also a qualified adult educator and an accredited Mindfulness teacher As a recognised expert in her field Teresa is frequently asked to conduct editorial reviews and endorse counselling and psychotherapy books for international publishing houses.
☐ Email: teresa.lewispsy@gmail.com
☐ Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/lewispsy...
🔵 GRAPHICS AND THUMBNAIL
Thumbnail and graphics designed by Teresa Lewis. B-Roll video is used in strict compliance with the appropriate permissions and licenses required from Pexels.com and Canva.com in accordance with the TH-cam Partner Program, Community guidelines and TH-cam terms of service.
#LewisPsychology
![CAMPปลิ้น | EP.76[2/2] เดินมาสิบกว่าป่า วันนี้รู้แล้วว่าโจโฉกลัวอะไร!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/R7Yor-t2Au0/mqdefault.jpg)
Dear Lewis, I met your youtube channel today. I have watched three videos on IFS. I am a psychotherapist living in Turkey. I am also a well known author and medical doctor. Your narration is clear and simple... Your visuals and graphics are the product of a special labor... More than professional help, I want you to know that you are doing me and my clients a special favor. I thank you very much and send my regards.
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Each short video takes me 10 to 20 hours to create so your kind words make it worth while. Best wishes, Teresa.
This makes so much sense. I love how you don’t emphasize blame and being a victim, rather the focus is on hopefulness and practical steps to self improvement.
That’s great to hear, thanks for your feedback. Best wishes, Teresa.
What an amazing job! One of the most professional TH-cam channel for psychological issues!
Thank you for your kind words of support, it means a lot. Best wishes, Teresa.
This is so excellent! I've watched your three videos on IFS and would love to watch more! Thank you for all you do to help others heal 🥰
Thank you so much. I do plan on making more IFS videos. I really enjoyed making them. Best wishes, Teresa.
Nice vid, thank you. The world needs more IFS!
Thank you so much. I’m a big fan of IFS. Best wishes, Teresa.
This is spot on. I cannot explain how i feel to my doctor but this is exactly what i need to explain to him.
I’m pleased to hear it’s helpful. Best wishes, Teresa.
IFS has helped me so much! Thank you for a beautiful explanation ❤🎉😊
It’s great to hear that IFS has helped you, it’s such a powerful therapy. Best wishes, Teresa.
Beautiful explanation
Thank you. Best wishes, Teresa.
This is fascinating. Thank you.
That’s great to hear Andrea. Best wishes, Teresa.
Thank you so much, that's a fantastic video and it makes so much sense!
Thank you for your kind words of support. Best wishes, Teresa.
Sending love and blessings to all hearts. Thank you for this wonderful video❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so kind. Best wishes, Teresa.
First time here. My counselor told me today about IFS, and I'm doing my research too see if it will help me get unstuck.
Thanks for your videos. I can't wait to dive in.
Wishing you all the best with your therapy. Best wishes, Teresa.
Excellent and very helpful. Likely the best video I have seen to describe the parts. Thank you!
Wow, thank you for your kind words of support. Best wishes, Teresa.
Just found your channel. Your videos are a step above others I have seen. Thank you!
Wow, thank you so much. Best wishes, Teresa.
Its interesting, you can see these roles being played out in people with DID. Its all a resuls of trauma. But eventually the need to merge to heal all the way.
Wow! Phenomenal video and explanation. Thank you and well done!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for your kind words of support. Best wishes, Teresa.
Many of parts enjoyed listening to your explanation, Teresa
Fantastic. Best wishes, Teresa.
This is an incredible video thanks so much it makes sense for me as I can relate to sams experience of trauma.
You're so welcome! Best wishes, Teresa.
Thanks!
Thank you for your kind monetary support, it’s greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Teresa.
❤
Do burdens=negative core beliefs?
Thank you so much for your videos, they are so helpful.
Very similar. Best wishes, Teresa.
Out of curiosity, what is the difference between this and alters developed as part of DID? There seems to be a very big overlap
Thanks for your comment. IFS says that people who suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) only differ from the average person in terms of how separated their parts are. In other words, we’re all multiple.The average person is significantly more integrated in terms of how their inner parts or aspects function in comparison to someone with DID, but the basic structure is the same: we have an internal ‘family’ of parts that has its own interpersonal dynamics and tensions. There are many psychological models that recognise we are made up of many different parts. You may find my videos on Transactional Analysis (TA) of interest. Best wishes, Teresa.
do all parts hold different burdens? if yes how do we identify and differentiate them
That’s a very big question with a complicated and long winded answer. I think that can only be answered with a follow up video. Best wishes, Teresa.
✅️
I am a psychologist from India. My brother has been suffering for a few years with a mood disorder but I feel he has history of trauma. He is under psychiatric treatment but I also feel that my mother has histrionic traits and my father narcissistic traits. I could be completely wrong but I want to help
Him. I feel he has no sense of self and limited affect
Why I meant to bring up my parents traits is because he is the scapegoat in my family. He is older more fragile, introverted and always been “different” 😊
I’m sorry to hear what your brother is going through. My best wishes to you both. Teresa.
Thank you so much for your wishes it means a lot 😊
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So im scared of people's anger, upsetting people, and making them cringe. Is that suitable for IFS therapy? Thanks
Yes, very suitable for IFS. Best wishes, Teresa.
honestly this therapeutic modality does not appeal to me in the slightest. That's my protector speaking!
Hi I'm looking for an ifs therapist in Washington state outside Seattle I have Medicare insurance if anybody has any ideas please help.
omg this 😢 was really helpful ty! finally a bigger picture explanation ! w that picture chart! ty cuz im very logical and prepper. also visually impaired. Asian xd
I'm pleased to hear the video was helpful to you. Best wishes, Teresa.