Anyone have experience with IFS work?

[amoeba43]

Good or bad, would you be willing to share about your experience? So far I seem to be struggling to see progress with it, and wonder where I am going wrong.

[Dolphin14]

Hi

You are not doing anything wrong. It takes a great deal of time to understand the concept. It's only then that you can move on to the work.

It's the best thing that could have happened to me.

I wish you well, don't give up on it

🐬

[amoeba43 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you, Dolphin, for taking the time to respond and for the encouragement to keep going. I hope that eventually my experience will be as positive as yours!Best to you

[Hidden]

Hi amoeba. I echo Dolphin to not give up!When I first started IFS it seemed very complicated even though I had read up a lot and watched many Youtubes. Applying it to myself has been difficult but gradually with the help of my therapist it is making sense!

I really like the concept and feel sure it will be worth it so encourage you to keep going too!

Good luck with it all!

[amoeba43 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for taking the time to respond, waiting game7. I've been struggling in the sessions to do what my therapist is asking and working on any sense of self-compassion, even though I respect the concept and would love for it to work for me. It helps to know though that others took a bit to be able to integrate it into their toolbox. I won't give up!

[Hidden]

Hi again - yes I know the feeling, I struggle as well to do what my therapist is asking but I'm learning that it's ok to not know at that precise moment. Maybe the topic will come up again. I think it's also about learning how your therapist goes about things - what she asks and why. I guess this will form our own practice in time. I have listened to some videos by Derek Scott where he demonstrates this.

Interestingly I find it easier to view the parts with self compassion as they evolved to protect us and help us. Rather than my whole self if you know what I mean!

Carry on the good work!