Building Roots: Internal Family Systems Model Meets Gather & Heal

Greetings Beautiful,

If you read our previous post 3 Things That Make Our Membership Community Unique AF you might remember one of the core frameworks of gatHER & HEAL is the Internal Family Systems Model, an evidence-based psychotherapy model created by Richard Schwartz (by accident mind you!) after realizing traditional therapeutic approaches were not addressing the inner systems or Parts of his clients in their mental health journey. 

The IFS model believes we all have the capacity within us to lead a life that is genuine to ourselves when given the proper space and opportunity. And with practice, we learn how to connect with our most aligned and true self, Self energy. 

Parts in the IFS model are born through different experiences (positive or negative) that protect us by any means necessary.  When our parts are able to step aside and allow Self energy to lead, we are able to go through the process of the 8C’s. Here’s one way to look at the 8C’s:

Compassion: Life-ing. We all deserve a big hug.

Creativity: Finding fun in your dopeness. 

Calm: Riding life’s natural waves. 

Curiosity: The who, what, where, why & how of it all.

Confidence: Damnnnn..You  DOPE!

Connection: You love your people and your people love you!

Clarity: Your vision is clear and you are ready for take off!

Courage: Say it with your chest. Periodt!!!!!

What makes this so dope is how deep it connects with our minds, bodies, and emotions. Truly life changing.

I’ve definitely got some I engage with more than others but I continue to work on making space for Self energy to lead whenever possible. 

If you want to learn how to lead with Self energy, do it with community, trust me, it’s more fun!  Go to our Community page for more.

Peace,

Vanessa Sujey