Ep. 09 - Explore Your Many Parts
Episode description
Parts work is a modality of therapy or self work that includes working with parts and ego states that exist within ourselves. It stems from Gestalt therapy, which uses role playing to aid in the resolution of past conflicts or conflicts within ourselves affecting us in present day. In this podcast, I talk about parts work as a way to heal inner conflict, as we often have opposing parts that can play against one another, causing us to struggle and be indecisive. The important thing to remember about parts work is that all of the parts within us believe that they are acting in our own self interest, so by hearing these parts out, and channeling them, we can gain a better understanding of how they look, feel, and what they believe we need. We can also explore the polarities within us (their opposite part) and reconcile, mend fences, and gain some resolve within ourselves.
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Resources:
Psychology Today - Gestalt Therapy