Pause for Internal Safety
When blame, shame, or criticism flare in a close relationship, your nervous system can feel hijacked. This post shows you how to pause, step away, and combine Internal Family Systems with Byron Katie’s Judge-Your-Neighbor worksheet. The step-by-step dialogue helps you unblend from reactive parts, restore inner safety, and return to the conversation centered and clear.
The Power of Pause
Learn how to recognize and respond to emotional triggers using the IFS model. This guide walks you through the unblending process so you can shift from overwhelm to clarity and compassion.
Why We Have Concerned Parts—And How to Work With Them
Have you ever noticed a part of you that jumps in with worry, self-doubt, or over-preparation? That’s what I call a concerned part—and surprisingly, it’s trying to help you.
In my latest blog post, I explain:
Why we all have concerned parts
What they’re really trying to do
A simple 4-step process to shift your relationship with them
You don’t need to shut these parts down. You just need to listen differently.
