Therapeutic Approaches
I will not rescue you. For you are not powerless.
I will not fix you. For you are not broken.
I will not heal you. For I see you, in your wholeness.
I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light.
A medicine woman's prayer
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems is a therapeutic model developed by Richard Schwartz. It asserts that within each individual, there exists a Self and parts. Self is your true essence and healing agent while parts are your beliefs and behaviors.
The goal of IFS is for you to develop a trustful relationship between your Self and your parts to heal past trauma burdens you carry years after your experience of them. IFS helps to reveal the most authentic you and experience internal and external harmony in your life.
Polvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory is a neurobiological theory that explains the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in regulating emotions, behavior, and social interactions. The goal of learning and befriending your nervous system is to find safety within you, those you are in a relationship with, and the environment you navigate. You can become an influencer of your nervous system to make your world a safer place.
The enneagram system
The enneagram is a powerful tool for personal transformation. It represents nine distinct ways in which one relates to their self, others, and the world. Understanding your type and the types of those you are in relationships with, can be a transforming experience in understanding yourself and how to have better relationships with others.
Authenticity and Vulernbility
Authenticity is a survival need. It is the quality of being genuine, real, and true to oneself, values, and beliefs. It involves acting in alignment with one’s inner convictions rather than conforming to external expectations or societal pressures. Being authentic is scary and requires vulnerability and courage. This can feel impossible in some of our relationships, and the most scary is that we may not be accepted if we let others see our authenticity.
The problem, though, is that when we suppress our authenticity, we get confused, lost, and even sick.
Learning who you are and cultivating the courage to express yourself will change everything in your life - how you feel about yourself, how you show up in your relationships, and how you engage with your environment.