Parts Work and Self-Compassion: Using IFS to Heal Inner Conflict
Bariatric Counseling, Emotional Healing Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C Bariatric Counseling, Emotional Healing Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C

Parts Work and Self-Compassion: Using IFS to Heal Inner Conflict

Do you feel like you’re constantly at war with yourself? That tension isn't a failure—it's just your "parts" trying to protect you. In this guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), we explore how to meet your Inner Critic and Perfectionist with curiosity instead of combat. Learn how to unblend from chaotic thoughts and build a safe, resilient internal world.

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EMDR Vs Talk Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Bariatric Counseling, Emotional Healing Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C Bariatric Counseling, Emotional Healing Melinda S. Schuster, M.A., LPC-S, PMH-C

EMDR Vs Talk Therapy: What’s the Difference?

EMDR and talk therapy are both evidence-based methods to heal emotional pain, but they work in different ways. EMDR targets specific memories using bilateral stimulation for faster relief, while talk therapy focuses on insight, reflection, and skill-building over time. Discover which approach fits your goals and needs.

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