How Our "Firefighter Parts" Battle Shame ft. Tammy Sollenberger

Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out

Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your authentic Self. This show explores trauma healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with detours into EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and more. Tune in for enlightening guest expert interviews, immersive solo deep dives, real-life therapy sessions, and soothing guided meditations. Learn more about and apply to work 1-1 with John at https://www.johnclarketherapy.com.
Episode Overview:
John engages in a deep conversation with Tammy Sollenberger about Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach aimed at understanding and harmonizing different aspects of one's inner self. Tammy shares insights from her extensive experience with IFS and provides valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of our internal world.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS):
- Tammy introduces the concept of Internal Family Systems therapy and highlights its principles.

2. Navigating Parts and Self:
- Tammy and John explore the idea of being "unblended" from our parts to create space for self-awareness.

3. Working with Activation and Dissociation:
- Discussion on recognizing cues of being in a specific part and techniques to create space between the self and the activated part.

4. Decision-Making and Parts:
- Exploring decision-making processes influenced by various internal parts.
- The importance of creating a dialogue with our parts to make more conscious and self-aligned decisions.

5. Practical Application of IFS:
- John shares a personal experience applying IFS principles in a challenging real-life situation.
- Tammy discusses the practicality of using IFS in everyday scenarios and the benefits of unblending in challenging situations.

About Tammy:
Tammy Sollenberger, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed mental health counselor and a nationally certified counselor with a focus on Internal Family Systems therapy. She is also the author of the book "The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self” and host of The One Inside Podcast.

For more information about Tammy Sollenberger’s book, podcast, and resources related to Internal Family Systems, visit https://tammysollenberger.com/