Give me a name
GIVE ME A NAME ART EXHIBITION
Art exhibit by Shane Manier showcasing breakthroughs with Internal Family Systems Therapy.
IFS therapy is based upon the idea that every person has multiple sub-personalities which can be in conflict with each other. This can lead to problematic habits and behaviors. The goal of IFS therapy is to help people identify and accept the different parts of themselves and heal the parts that are wounded. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create discord among the sub-personalities and the Self. IFS was developed by psychologist Richard Schwartz.
The Three Parts: Managers, Firefighters, Exiles
There are three main parts that exist within every individual:
Manager parts: Manager parts work very hard to preemptively avoid situations that might bring you pain. For example, a perfectionist part might try to get everything right to avoid embarrassment or blame.
Firefighter parts: Firefighter parts do whatever they can to put out the fire or, in more literal language, minimize feelings of pain, fear or shame from a traumatic experience. For example, a firefighter part might consume alcohol in excess to numb out feelings.
Exile parts: These are the parts of oneself that carry pain or trauma. The manager and firefighter parts try to bury the exile parts in an effort to prevent pain. It’s important to know that none of the parts are considered “bad;” the goal of IFS therapy isn’t to get rid of any parts but to create balance and ensure none of the parts have an extreme role. If IFS therapy is successful, it will aid in helping each part so those parts can help each other work.
“I want to give gratitude to my therapist at Rise Up Counseling for their incredible work and making such a huge impact on my healing journey through IFS Therapy.
It is my hope that this exhibit will encourage people to express themselves, help chip away at the stigma of mental health, encourage families to talk about the painful things with each other, offer comfort that you are not alone, as well as courage to seek out therapy for healing.
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