Have you ever been deep in thought about something- what was making you anxious or the abuse you endured at the hands of an unpredictable caretaker- and noticed your eyes fixed in a certain spot? You just engaged in brainspotting, an evidenced-based approach that helps tap into both the brain and the body for healing.

IFS believes that humans have protective inner parts (Managers and Firefighters) who developed in response to wounded parts (Exiles) that experiences pain and trauma. IFS also believes we all inherently have a core Self made up of several wonderful qualities shared below.

It’s that time of year again where the days are short, the nights are long, and the winter blues start creeping in.

In this article, I’ll clarify the differences and similarities between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).

What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Complex post traumatic disorder is a diagnosis, not yet in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, that is causes by a single event, but often longstanding and repeated exposure to trauma.