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Case Study: How to work with Emotional Blocks using Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems Hetty Barnett Internal Family Systems Hetty Barnett

Case Study: How to work with Emotional Blocks using Internal Family Systems

The first step in doing IFS parts work is to move from being in the head and listening to thoughts to being in the body and noticing sensations. We start by simply following the breath. Right now as you read this, you can try it. Simply notice your in-breath and the out-breath, as you shift your attention from the outside space to the inside space (your body sensations) for just one minute. I’ll wait for you :)

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Case Study: how The Polyvagal Theory and IFS work in individual therapy
Internal Family Systems Hetty Barnett Internal Family Systems Hetty Barnett

Case Study: how The Polyvagal Theory and IFS work in individual therapy

Polyvagal Theory of the autonomic nervous system which says that our body is always scanning for safety and threat below conscious awareness. This sense is called “neuroception.” This theory also says that we “co-regulate” with our environment, including people around us, and that our mood can be impacted by others’ moods, for better or for worse.

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Come as you are
Anxiety Allison Davis Anxiety Allison Davis

Come as you are

How do we access spaciousness within ourselves when life feels like it’s in a tailspin? It helps to start close in, by being with ourselves exactly how we are showing up in that moment. In doing so, we can identify and address what is most acutely asking for our attention.

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The utmost care and kindness in all things
Anxiety Hetty Barnett Anxiety Hetty Barnett

The utmost care and kindness in all things

This is a stressful time for all of us! I am learning to treat my body, mind and heart - my whole Self - like the finely tuned instrument that it is: so sensitive to stress and change, and also responsive to care and attention.

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