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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