What is IFS Therapy? IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a model of psychotherapy developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that our mind is composed of multiple sub-personalities or « Shares », each having its own emotions, thoughts and behaviours. These shares are often in conflict and [...]
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Introduction to Trauma Complex Complex trauma, or CPTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Complex), is a disorder resulting from repeated or prolonged exposure to traumatic events, often of a interpersonal nature. Unlike conventional PTSD, which is generally related to a single traumatic event, CPTSD is associated with chronic trauma such as abuse
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an effective therapeutic method for treating trauma. However, it is essential for survivors of highly dissociated trauma to stabilize before using it. This article explores the resources needed to achieve this stability, including the development of a « safe zone » cessation of consumption
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The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic method for treating trauma that is currently experiencing a boom in popularity. And as every method that seems miraculous, training and practitioners of all kinds invade the mental health landscape, not always for the benefit of patients. Why?
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People who have experienced traumatic experiences may be subject to dissociation and emotional flashbacks. They may, by means of a trigger or « trigger », find itself like « disconnected » and feel in these moments their emotions as hyper intense, as if they were still experiencing the traumatic experience. To help them
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Reparenting, or parental rehabilitation, is a powerful therapeutic approach that involves reconnecting, listening and communicating with your inner child. This method helps heal emotional injuries and overcome dysfunctional behaviours. This article explores what reparenting is, how it works and in what cases it can be beneficial in therapy.
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Emotional regulation is an essential component of mental health and well-being. When our nervous system is dysregulated, we may have difficulty managing our emotions, which can lead to psychological disorders. Fortunately, there are several effective therapeutic techniques for recalibrating a dysregulated nervous system. This article explores these methods,
