Internal Family Systems

True healing involves connecting with every aspect of yourself. Internal Family Systems (IFS) or, “parts work” is a compassionate, integrative approach that helps you explore the different "parts" within you—each with its own thoughts, emotions, and roles. These parts often develop as a way to cope with difficult life experiences, particularly trauma, and can become dominant or conflicting when left unaddressed. Through parts work, we help you gently connect with these parts, fostering self-awareness and harmony from within.

In times of trauma or stress, specific parts of the self may arise to protect or cope with pain. However, as life evolves, these parts can become stuck in outdated roles—causing inner conflict, self-doubt, or emotional distress. By working together, we’ll uncover these internal dynamics and bring healing to the parts that need your attention.

During a session, you are guided to meet and communicate with these inner parts—whether it’s the Protector, the Inner Critic, the Wounded Child, or the People-Pleaser. Every part has a story to tell, and through careful exploration, we’ll create space for these parts to be seen, heard, and understood. This process fosters self-compassion, healing past wounds, and ultimately, finding unity within your internal system.

We strive to honor each part’s purpose while helping you align your internal landscape to support your highest self and soul's growth.

Key Benefits of Parts Work:

  • Inner Harmony: By addressing and integrating conflicting parts, clients experience greater inner peace and coherence.

  • Trauma Healing: Many parts develop as a result of trauma. Working with these parts can unlock healing from past wounds and reduce emotional distress.

  • Self-Compassion: Clients develop a compassionate relationship with themselves by recognizing that each part, no matter how difficult, serves a purpose.

  • Emotional Balance: Parts work allows clients to reduce internal conflict, leading to more balanced emotions and improved decision-making.

  • Empowerment: By getting to know each part and its needs, clients become empowered to make choices that align with their true self.

Whether you feel stuck in old patterns, struggle with conflicting emotions, or want to deepen your self-awareness, IFS offers a safe and nurturing space to transform from within. The goal is helping you rise to your fullest potential by integrating all parts of yourself with love and compassion.

Eva Whitmer, LPC, NPT-C

Eva Whitmer is a Licensed Trauma Therapist, who knows healing is possible. She has lived experience of relational trauma and knows just how difficult it can be to trust. Utilizing tools that create lasting change, such as EMDR and Somatic Practices, she offers compassionate support and encouragement for those wanting to live in freedom.

https://www.therisingsol.com
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