Is there some part of yourself that you wish would go away? Most of us would say yes, whether we call it addiction, the inner critic, monkey mind, neurosis, sinfulness, bad habits, or some other disparaging name. Yet what if there were a different way to approach these aspects of … [Read more...] about No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
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Internal Family Systems: Revealing the Inner World of Parts
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative and life-changing approach to heal from early childhood trauma, that has garnered considerable attention and recognition in recent years. While it may appear to have achieved a cult-like status, it is crucial to recognise that IFS … [Read more...] about Internal Family Systems: Revealing the Inner World of Parts
10 books to help you heal from a narcissistic mother
If you grew up with a mother (or father) who suffered with her own trauma and narcissistic wound, you may still be living with the early childhood trauma and emotional neglect that you experienced within your family of history. Here are 10 of the most recommended self-help … [Read more...] about 10 books to help you heal from a narcissistic mother
30 COVID Friendly Alternatives to a Dysfunctional Family Christmas
30 Alternatives to a Dysfunctional family Christmas was originally one of my most shared blog posts but this year over half of it was totally irrelevant due to COVID. So I asked my wonderful colleague, previous podcast guest and Soul Centre contributor Lindley Ashline to help me … [Read more...] about 30 COVID Friendly Alternatives to a Dysfunctional Family Christmas
The C.A.R.E.S.S. Technique by Lisa Ferentz
This C.A.R.E.S.S. Technique document is provided here with permission from Lisa Ferentz. Lisa was recently a guest on the Soul Sessions with Jodie Gale Podcast and she has kindly provided listeners with a copy of her C.A.R.E.S.S. technique. C.A.R.E.S.S. Technique I agree … [Read more...] about The C.A.R.E.S.S. Technique by Lisa Ferentz