Squirrel {Self}

This episode is all about SELF! What in the world is self ? I hear you ask. One of the most significant components of working with your inner system is being able to identify, notice, and access self energy. Intrigued? Episode 4 jumps into all this and more. Not to mention our cute little discussions about Dr. Phil as a trauma response, reality TV star debates, and some teasers of what's to come in future episodes... 

Note: IFS content starts at minute 24! (skip ahead to miss the gabs). Follow us @partsygirlspod on Instagram or email us at partsygirlspod@gmail.com. 

Here's a link to a diagram like the one Natalie was describing: 
https://integrativepsych.co/modalities/internal-family-systems-new-york

IFS Institute describes self as: 

• Different level of entity than the parts -- often in the center of the "you" that the parts are talking to or that likes or dislikes, listens to, or shuts out various parts
• When differentiated, the Self is competent, secure, self-assured, relaxed, and able to listen and respond to feedback.
• The Self can and should lead the internal system.
• Various levels of experience of the Self:
  1. When completely differentiated from all parts (Self alone), people describe a feeling of being "centered."
  2. When the individual is "in Self" or when the Self is in the lead while interacting with others (day-to-day experience), the Self is experienced along with the non-extreme aspects of the parts.
• An empowering aspect of the model is that everyone has a Self.

To learn more about Internal Family Systems click here: https://ifs-institute.com/