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There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes
There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes
There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Cece Sykes explains the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and its role in addiction recovery, offering practical tools for parents.
49 minutes
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Episode Overview
- IFS views addiction as the behaviour of polarized, protective parts.
- Understanding internal conflicts can help manage emotional pain.
- Compassion and self-forgiveness are crucial for parents.
- Recognising different parts within ourselves and our children aids in healing.
- Practical tools from IFS can support better parenting.
Forgive ourselves as parents, that we aren't going to be perfect and we are going to make mistakes
Cece Sykes joins Brenda Zane on Hopestream to introduce the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and its application in addiction recovery. Sykes, an expert in IFS, explains how this therapeutic approach views addiction not as a pathology but as the behaviour of polarized, protective parts within an individual. These parts struggle to manage underlying emotional pain, creating internal conflicts that can be particularly intense in children using substances.
Sykes shares her journey from working with a 13-year-old runaway to becoming a key contributor to the IFS model, offering valuable insights into how parents can understand and support their children better. She highlights the importance of recognising the different parts within ourselves and our children, emphasising compassion and self-forgiveness. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Sykes and Zane explore how IFS can help bring harmony to these internal parts, leading to emotional healing and greater well-being.
If you're navigating the challenges of parenting a child with substance use issues, this episode provides a fresh perspective and practical tools to help you and your child thrive.