IFS Module 2

THE FLOW OF THE MODEL

2 Modalities

Insight—Helping clients develop Self to Part relationships through unblending.

Direct—When the therapist talks directly to a part.

How to Ensure Parts are Welcome

1. Listen from a place of Curiosity

2. Parts want to be known exactly how they are

3. Remember all protectors have good intentions

How to Listen for Parts?

How are parts protecting? Thoughts and beliefs that motivate them? Internal dilemmas and conflicting feelings?

Question to start the process of in-sight

“What are you most curious about?”

Once a target part has been identified, what question and prompt follow?

1. Are you feeling that way now?

2. Have them find the part in or around their body

Once the client finds the target part in and around their body, what do you ask and what are you looking for in their response?

How do you feel towards that part?

Elements of the 8 Cs

Protectors are Proactive while Firefighters are what

Reactive

Common Protector Reactions

1. Some protectors want to spontaneously unburden

2. Some protectors may be skeptical

3. Some protectors may need to be witnessed and unburdened

Ongoing Connection

It’s important to revisit the pod of parts for at least 30 days to facilitate integration