HOW UNLOVING PARENTS GENERATE SELF-HATING CHILDREN
An video by The School of Life
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL NEGLECT?
An video by The School of Life
DAILY IFS MEDITATION
Many of our protector parts took on their roles when we were very young. Their actions help us cope in powerful and critical ways. However, many clients report getting to a certain place in their lives, when they are safer, have more space for reflection and that it seems time to look inside to look after the past.
"The Good Fairy" is a story that depicts all that our parts do to protect us and the start of the journey of getting to know them. Read "The Good Fairy" here.
Some clients who connect with the IFS philosophy choose to engage in regular check ins or meditations with their parts.
If you are interested, there are several IFS meditations available on the free "Insight Timer" app.
View the following video for a meditation led by IFS therapist Michelle Glass:
DAILY IFS MEDITATION
A meditation by IFS therapist Michelle Glass
WHAT IS CIRCLE OF SECURITY ATTACHMENT PARENTING APPROACH?
The Circle of Security offers a clear framework for what our role is in being a parent. This assists parents to gain a more balance in being able to meet the needs of our children in a way that is Bigger, Stronger, Wiser & Kind. COS has been developed from from the multitude of theoretical and empirical evidence that shows that children with a secure attachment experience better outcomes in all areas of life.
View the following video for more information about Circle of Security:
THE CIRCLE OF SECURITY
An overview from Circle of Security International
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FINDING WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
Melissa will work with you to find the right balance of IFS and EMDR that connects with you. Sometimes clients gravitate more strongly towards one therapy or the other. Other clients embrace both therapies and they are used fluidly to meet your needs in each session. In each case, you will work with Melissa to create the sense of containment, safety and tools needed to safely process wounds from the past.
