Chris, thank you! I have made similar arguments (not surprised we’re aligned on this) not only with folks who bring this up during training/consultation in effort to connect/conflate IFS w/narrative, but also in writing I’m doing… so I am grateful to have your ideas in support.
Having said that, Inside Out (haven’t seen the sequel yet) is an adorable movie but I may be biased, not bc I think it’s at all resonant with narrative practice (I don’t), but because it’s about a kid from Minnesota who plays hockey and hates moving to California. 😉
Thanks for this, Chris, although as someone who swims around in the IFS world every day with my clients, it does not ring true. Regarding the fears of reinforcing fragmentation: so much of the experience is a deep connection with Self and between Self and parts of ourselves that normally feel alone. It’s an amazing experience of integration - even when there are “parts” activated.
Regarding the fears about it pulling people inward only and discounting systemic, cultural or interpersonal concerns: this also seems like a fundamental misunderstanding of what comes out of listening to your parts. Most of my clients seem to get MORE in touch with concerns their parts have over things in the external world, anger, dissatisfaction with things they are experiencing in the external world. IFS focuses on listening to these concerns with openness, getting it, and doing something about it if something can be done. In this way, it can clear the way to live authentically and address other parts that might normally distract, shy away, rationalize, or debilitate from taking action.
I’d encourage anyone who is curious to try it out and see for yourself how it feels.
Chris, thank you! I have made similar arguments (not surprised we’re aligned on this) not only with folks who bring this up during training/consultation in effort to connect/conflate IFS w/narrative, but also in writing I’m doing… so I am grateful to have your ideas in support.
Having said that, Inside Out (haven’t seen the sequel yet) is an adorable movie but I may be biased, not bc I think it’s at all resonant with narrative practice (I don’t), but because it’s about a kid from Minnesota who plays hockey and hates moving to California. 😉
Solidarity and care, my friend.
Julie
Thanks Julie!
Also, I believe that the sequel had an IFS- oriented psychologist consult on the film 😬
Thanks for this, Chris, although as someone who swims around in the IFS world every day with my clients, it does not ring true. Regarding the fears of reinforcing fragmentation: so much of the experience is a deep connection with Self and between Self and parts of ourselves that normally feel alone. It’s an amazing experience of integration - even when there are “parts” activated.
Regarding the fears about it pulling people inward only and discounting systemic, cultural or interpersonal concerns: this also seems like a fundamental misunderstanding of what comes out of listening to your parts. Most of my clients seem to get MORE in touch with concerns their parts have over things in the external world, anger, dissatisfaction with things they are experiencing in the external world. IFS focuses on listening to these concerns with openness, getting it, and doing something about it if something can be done. In this way, it can clear the way to live authentically and address other parts that might normally distract, shy away, rationalize, or debilitate from taking action.
I’d encourage anyone who is curious to try it out and see for yourself how it feels.