Exploring the Inner Landscape: How Can I Connect with Self?
Internal Family Systems, Mental Health, Teen Mental Health Lauren Bartholomew, Psy.D Internal Family Systems, Mental Health, Teen Mental Health Lauren Bartholomew, Psy.D

Exploring the Inner Landscape: How Can I Connect with Self?

Connecting with your Self, as defined in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, involves tapping into your core, which is characterized by qualities such as compassion, curiosity, courage, and calmness. The Self is considered the natural state of your being, your true and authentic core, and moving from Self can lead to increased self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being.

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Exploring the Inner Landscape: The Concept of Exiles in Internal Family Systems
Lauren Bartholomew, Psy.D Lauren Bartholomew, Psy.D

Exploring the Inner Landscape: The Concept of Exiles in Internal Family Systems

Within the realm of Internal Family Systems, exiles represent the parts of ourselves that carry the burden of our deepest wounds. These wounds are often rooted in early life experiences, trauma, or moments of intense vulnerability. Exiles hold the memories and emotions associated with these painful experiences, and in an effort to protect the individual, the mind often pushes them into the shadows of consciousness.

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