Time to switch roles with our parts
Time to switch roles with our parts Are we (or some of our parts) ever really frustrated with the behaviors our parts use to protect us? YES. Have these very same parts been protecting and helping us our whole lives, ensuring we survive and can move forward in life? ALSO YES. Our parts have been […]
Boundaries are like bumpers
Boundaries Are Our Relationship Bumpers This is a quote from our clinic founder, Max Dahmen, LCSW. There’s a lot of talk about boundaries, but we find most people are still confused on what they are supposed to be. Boundaries don’t mean someone can’t make mistakes, or that we have to be perfect in a relationship. […]
The Most Important Part of IFS
The Most Important Part of IFS The unburdening process (or where we reprocess past experiences and trauma in IFS) is transformational. But if we stop there, our influence over our system will dwindle. Just because we have unburdened parts doesn’t mean they disappear or stop having feelings! They also don’t stop needing your support when […]
Moving Forward
Moving Forward Where are you at today? How are things different for you today, than they were a year ago? Knowing what we’ve done and where we have come from gives us a better understanding of what our next step can be! What is the next step for you, realistically, in your own life? What […]