The 6 F's
In the 6 F's of Parts Work, "find" refers to:
Locating the part in your body or mind
When was IFS founded?
The 1980's
What part might feel a need for control?
Manager
Name one message from the Self
I am here, you don't have to do this alone
I understand why you are doing this
Thank you for trying to protect me
You don't have to work so hard anymore
I am curious about you, tell me your story
What is the first reliable marker that the self is emerging?
Curiosity
In the 6 F's of Parts Work, "focus" refers to:
Directing your attention to the part
Who developed IFS
What part might feel an urge to numb or distract
Firefighter
What therapeutic concept aligns with the principles and practices of the Self?
Mindfulness
What is a key question in the process of unblending?
How do you feel toward this part?
In the 6 F's of Parts Work, "flesh out" refers to:
Getting to know the part
What does the core principle of Multiplicity of the Mind refer to?
The mind is made up of distinct parts, each with its own viewpoint, feelings, and memories
What part may feel that they are unlovable or in danger?
Exile
The Self is NOT the parts
Helping the client notice the part and separate from it without rejecting it
In the 6 F's of Parts Work, "feel toward" refers to:
Assessing how you feel toward the part
What are the strengths of IFS (name at least two of the three)
Non-pathologizing, empowering, and compatible with mindfulness/somatic approaches
What part is activated after an exile is triggered?
Firefighter
How might someone say they feel towards a part when they have HIGH self energy?
I feel compassion for the part
What is a metaphor that relates to the process of unblending
Moving from inside the storm to watching the weather OR sitting beside a child rather than being a child
In the 6 F's of Parts Work, "fears" refers to:
Understanding what the part fears
Why was IFS created?
Clients described their inner conflicts as distinct "parts" similar to how families operate in systems
What part seeks to prevent activation of the exile?
List at least 5 of the 8 C's of Self Energy
Calm, Curious, Compassionate, Clarity, Confident, Courageous, Creative, and Connected
A sense of watching rather than being, increased internal space, slower thoughts, softer edges around emotions, and feeling more present