Janel learns more about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy from Alicia Jackson - a therapist trained in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Jackson says the IFS model is life changing and has altered how she works with clients and sees the world. She is passionate about teaching people about Internal Family Systems via social media and is a Program Assistant for the IFS Institute.
Alicia and Janel emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing the various parts of oneself, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Discussing the roles that the managers and firefighters, as protective parts, play within the IFS model and discuss the need to respect and trust these parts. They highlight the role of curiosity in the therapy process and how it leads to healing and growth. The conversation also addresses societal influences on individual experiences and the impact of bigger systems like capitalism and oppression. They explore generational trauma, the importance of consent in healing, and the significance of setting boundaries for therapists and healers. Recommendations for finding an IFS therapist are provided, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe and comfortable with the chosen therapist. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the profound impact of IFS in promoting self-acceptance, healing, and personal growth.
Follow Alicia Jackson on:
Instagram: @aliciajacksonlpc
TikTok: @aliciajacksonlpc
Learn about her practice at: www.aliciajacksonlpc.com
Youtube Channel: Alicia Jackson LPC
To connect with Janel visit: https://www.janelmulligan.com/
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Janel learns more about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy from Alicia Jackson - a therapist trained in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Jackson says the IFS model is life changing and has altered how she works with clients and sees the world. She is passionate about teaching people about Internal Family Systems via social media and is a Program Assistant for the IFS Institute.
Alicia and Janel emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing the various parts of oneself, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Discussing the roles that the managers and firefighters, as protective parts, play within the IFS model and discuss the need to respect and trust these parts. They highlight the role of curiosity in the therapy process and how it leads to healing and growth. The conversation also addresses societal influences on individual experiences and the impact of bigger systems like capitalism and oppression. They explore generational trauma, the importance of consent in healing, and the significance of setting boundaries for therapists and healers. Recommendations for finding an IFS therapist are provided, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe and comfortable with the chosen therapist. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the profound impact of IFS in promoting self-acceptance, healing, and personal growth.
Follow Alicia Jackson on:
Instagram: @aliciajacksonlpc
TikTok: @aliciajacksonlpc
Learn about her practice at: www.aliciajacksonlpc.com
Youtube Channel: Alicia Jackson LPC
To connect with Janel visit: https://www.janelmulligan.com/
Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!
Also look for us wherever you get your podcasts!
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2:26 - Alicia talks about how they came to the IFS model and really started using it in-depth during the pandemic
3:18 - What is the Internal Family Systems model? How does it work?
6:18 - Janel talks about why she loves the IFS approach and how it allows one to approach themself with more grace
12:49 - Alicia explains what the different Internal Family Systems archetypes are and how they work
21:00 - Janel talks about how important it is for healers to model healing behaviors
26:30 - What successful IFS therapy looks and sounds like
32:22 - Discussion of how greater societal structures and generational beliefs affect one’s internal systems and wellness
35:14 - How those larger societal systems also impact our interpersonal (i.e. - parent/child) relationships
48:17 - How people can find an Internal Family Systems therapist for themselves
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