UNFILTERED:
Making the Invisible, Visible
If therapy and Fight Club have a common thread, it's their first rule: don't talk about it. This code works wonders if you're in the loop, but it's less helpful when you're on the sidelines, contemplating whether or not to step into the ring.
Think of these articles as your insider's guide to therapy.
I'll offer you a candid view of my work as a therapist, without sacrificing the sacredness of my client's confidentiality. Like your favorite reality TV show, we'll delve into the highs, lows, and 'pour-the-red-wine' moments of life for women in their 30s and 40s.
I'm pulling back the curtain on the invisible world of therapy for women who think their struggles aren't "significant enough", one blog post at a time.
The Basement Children
Today, in the fourth and final segment of the IFS Parts series, we descend into the hidden depths – the realm of the Exiles. Imagine a forgotten chamber within your inner landscape, shrouded in shadows. This chamber holds not dusty relics, but something far more precious: the House Elves of your internal world – otherwise known as Exile parts in IFS. These vulnerable parts carry the scars of past wounds and hold onto unprocessed emotions. Tucked away in the recesses of your psyche by protector parts, they often operate unconsciously, whispering anxieties and influencing your present struggles.
