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The 4 R’s of the Trauma-Informed Approach

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Trauma responses are normal reactions to abnormal situations. Experiencing trauma is common, but its effects are often very long-lasting. Trauma refers to any distressing event that causes emotional, psychological, or physical harm.

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When ‘Ego is the Enemy’ becomes ‘Egos [plural] are the Helpers’… [PART 1]

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When ego is the enemy becomes egos are the helpers, a great shift happens. Yesterday evening I was thinking about writing this post. EGO is certainly not the enemy, as

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Intro to Host Leadership

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I stumbled across this old video I made and I believe it still holds value. This is before I became an IFS fangirl, but the seeds are all there… It’s

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Episode 26: A Different Take on the Victim Mindset with Justin Martin

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In this episode we hear from therapist Justin Martin, of Parts of Me Therapy, who uses the powerful and evidence-backed Internal Family Systems Model as he works with individuals and

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Episode 25: All Parts Are Welcome with IFS Guide

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IFSGuide helps people become the best versions of themselves in a short period of time, by using IFS. What’s IFS you say? During the past decade, the profound impact of

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Episode 24: Getting to Know Your Parts with Michael Forlenza

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Michael Forlenza,PhD, MPH, PCC, is a health psychologist, professional coach and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Practitioner focusing on Leadership and Development. He views healing and development as two sides of

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The Art of Phrasing – 9 Thought Shifts to Try on for Size

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Cognitive reframing involves identifying and then changing the way you look at a situation, based on “reframing” a thought. You’re intentionally shifting your perspective to see things in a new,

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3 Tips to S.Q.U.A.S.H. Those “Sticky” Negative Thought Patterns

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A lot of us grow up believing that thoughts are automatic and that the ones we do not like need to be squashed, overridden, or beaten down. This point of

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