In this session we meet Marie. She develops a meaningful connection with a much younger Part who took on early responsibility far beyond her years. We also meet a number of very hard working protectors who are not yet trusting of Self or the compassion being offered or received inside.
WHO SHOWED UP
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A Part who is fearful of food
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A Part who has no desire to eat
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A Part that has a strong sensory aversion to food
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A Part who doesn’t want the body to change
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A Part who carries shame about the body
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A Part that wants to curl into a ball
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A Part who is focused on nourishment
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A Part that believes nourishment isn’t the solution
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A Part who believes it is going to be stuck forever
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A Part who panics around food
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The Swirly Part who creates a disconnect
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A Part in the chest who blocks compassion
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A 6 year old Part
WHAT I NOTICED…
Before the session began, Marie let me know she had some strong protectors who could intensify when she made connection with more vulnerable Parts.
In response I was aware of us talking about Parts rather than being with Parts in the first half of the session. There was some benefit to this as it gave her Parts a chance to check me out. On reflection there was also some holding back on from my Parts in creating space for the being with.
It was also a joy to witness the protectors give space so Marie could connect with the 6 year old.
WHAT I’D DO DIFFERENTLY…
Around 20 minutes in I asked “Does the Part know you are here too?” This this was too direct as it triggered the Swirly protector to come in. I could have been more gentle with this invitation.
Given how triggering compassion was for Marie’s Parts I noticed a tension inside that held me back from being as warm and connecting as I would usually be. This warmth may have been very helpful for bringing self energy to her system.
I was also aware that perhaps I was a too tentative with these protectors and could have been more confident in engaging with these Parts; offering recognition and validation to their experience.
3 WORD SUMMARY OF THE SESSION
Explorative, gentle, tentative.
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In case we haven't met yet, I'm Celia, a therapist and course creator who helps smart, sensitive women all over the world do the deeper work so they can finally be at peace with food, their body and themselves.
I am super creative and love learning new ways to share what I know, so that women no longer have to carry the toxic stories they have been told about their bodies and about their place in this world. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than witnessing a woman heal and step into her light.
I also share my passion for the Parts Work approach with other therapists, so they too, can integrate this compassionate, holistic and deeply transformative approach into their practice.