A quick note before you read:
This blog is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health treatment. The goal of these posts is to help increase awareness and understanding of mental health in general, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and to support and complement the counseling work you may already be doing.
Self: Understanding the 8 Cs and 5 Ps
If you’ve started learning about Internal Family Systems (IFS), you’ve probably come across the 8 Cs and 5 Ps of Self. The 8 Cs are calm, curious, compassionate, confident, courageous, creative, clear, and connected. The 5 Ps are presence, patience, perspective, persistence, and playfulness. For many people, this list raises more questions than it answers.…
5 ReasonsWhy Unblending Matters (Self-Leadership)
In my previous post, I described six different ways to think about blending and unblending. But another important question naturally follows: Why would I want to unblend in the first place? When people first learn about Self in Internal Family Systems (IFS), they often imagine that becoming Self-led means becoming calmer, softer, or more accepting.…
Six Ways to Think About Blending and Unblending
One of the most important concepts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the idea of blending and unblending. Yet for many people, these terms can feel abstract or confusing. How do you know when you’re blended with a part? What does unblending actually feel like? Does unblending mean getting rid of emotions or becoming detached?…