IFS and Parts Work: Meeting the Many Sides of You
Kerrigan Spangler Kerrigan Spangler

IFS and Parts Work: Meeting the Many Sides of You

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy views the mind as a collection of “parts,” each with its own role and story. This blog explores how IFS and parts work help us listen to our inner voices with compassion and discover the calm, healing Self at the center.

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Trauma Bonding: What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
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Trauma Bonding: What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)

“Trauma bonding” has become a viral buzzword, but it’s often misunderstood. This blog unpacks the real meaning: the powerful attachment that forms in cycles of abuse. Learn what it is, what it isn’t, why it’s so hard to break, and how healing begins.

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Intimacy vs. Sex: What We See on Screen Isn’t the Whole Story
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Intimacy vs. Sex: What We See on Screen Isn’t the Whole Story

Movies often show intimacy as perfect, passionate sex—but in real life, intimacy is much more than what happens in the bedroom. This blog explores the difference between intimacy and sex on screen versus real life, and how true connection often grows in the everyday moments.

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Doomscrolling: When Staying Informed Turns Into Being Consumed
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Doomscrolling: When Staying Informed Turns Into Being Consumed

We’ve all been there—scrolling late into the night, chasing one more headline, one more video, one more story. Doomscrolling tricks us into thinking we’re staying informed, but often leaves us anxious, restless, and disconnected. This post explores why we fall into the cycle, what it costs us, and gentle ways to step back without cutting ourselves off from the world.

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I Thought I Forgave Them… So Why Am I Still Angry?
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I Thought I Forgave Them… So Why Am I Still Angry?

Forgiveness doesn’t always quiet the anger. If you’re still feeling hurt or activated even after letting go, you’re not broken—you’re healing. This post explores why forgiveness and emotional resolution don’t always arrive together.

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