Healing Complex Trauma with IFS Therapy: A Chat with Tammy Sollenberger
Episode Overview
IFS therapy helps reframe internal struggles by viewing harsh internal voices as protectors. Nervous system regulation is crucial in managing polarized parts and overcoming functional freeze. Understanding and connecting with different parts of yourself can lead to significant personal growth. Even the parts of you that seem destructive have good intentions and can be understood and healed. Personal anecdotes and professional insights blend to provide a comprehensive look at healing complex trauma.
What if the behaviours that cause you the most pain are actually trying to help you?
Ever wondered if the behaviours causing you the most pain might actually be trying to help you? In this episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with Tammy Sollenberger, a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, to explore this fascinating idea. Tammy, who also hosts 'The One Inside: An IFS Podcast', shares her expertise on how IFS therapy can help heal complex trauma.
They dive into the importance of nervous system regulation and how reframing internal struggles can lead to profound healing. Tammy explains that the harsh voices in your head might not be your enemies but protectors that have gone off course. Andrea shares her own journey with IFS therapy, revealing how she connected with different parts of herself and found compassion for her past behaviours.
The conversation is raw and honest, shedding light on how understanding our internal family can lead to significant personal growth. If you're curious about how to make peace with your inner critics and heal from past traumas, this episode is a must-listen. It's a blend of professional insights and personal anecdotes that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired.