The topic of this, our second newsletter for nutrition professionals interested in the Internal Family Systems model of counseling, is about bringing clearer sight to our clients awareness, who may be blended with feelings and beliefs of the parts of them involved with food and activity choices.
What is “blending”?
Blending is when a part of us merges with and becomes identical to Self. The part feels in control and that they are all of us. When blended, parts control our thoughts, feelings, and physical body sensations. Parts are in control and Self is obscured.
What is “unblending”?
Unblending is when the part feels the connection to our Self-energy. It may feel more spaciousness and expansive in the body so there is more room for Self-energy to flow in the system. Parts are able to unblend when it feels safe enough for them to do so. In the presence of Self, parts can relax.
In our work with disordered eating and eating disorder clients, we see blending all the time. We hope you enjoy the video we’ve made explaining this unblending process and the meditation for finding a critical part of you inside.
Quote of the Month
The clarity of Self gives you a kind of X-ray vision, so you see behind the other person’s protectors to their vulnerability, and in turn your heart opens to them. ~ Richard C. Schwartz
This month’s taste of IFS: IFS RD-Richards-3-6-23
This is a seven-minute video with Diana speaking to how the IFS concept of Unblending offers our clients a way of deeper understanding through clarity.
A Meditation-IFS-RD-Critical- to notice a critical part