How to Heal Shame Using Parts Work (Internal Family Systems Approach)
Shame is one of the most painful emotional experiences we carry. It doesn’t just say, “I made a mistake.” It says, “I am the mistake.”
Shame is one of the most painful emotional experiences we carry. It doesn’t just say, “I made a mistake.” It says, “I am the mistake.”
Why Narcissistic Abuse Is So Hard to Leave: intermittent reinforcement, trauma bonding, and attachment trauma
How People Affected by Trauma Can Benefit from Emotionally Focused Therapy for Their Relationship By Megan McDermott, Couples Therapist in Denver When trauma touches our lives, it doesn’t stay neatly contained in the past—it echoes into our present relationships, shaping how we connect, communicate, and...
Trauma is a complex and deeply personal experience that can leave lasting imprints on our psyche. Often, individuals carry wounds from past experiences, sometimes referred to as "wounded parts." These parts of ourselves can manifest in various ways, from heightened or flattened emotional responses to...