Other modalities or types of therapy that may be beneficial in our work together could include: parts work, art, mindfulness, active imagination and some tool-based interventions as needed.
Internal Family Systems or parts work and is a theory that we are all made up of different parts that have needs, desires and try their best to get those needs and desires met in order to provide protection. While this holds the best of intentions, these various parts may be working in conflict or working overtime to try to support us. By exploring these parts, becoming curious and allowing for safe expression, we can help each part hold less of a burden and exist without having to work so hard.
For some individuals, art can be a safer way for expression of an internal experience, allowing the unconscious to become conscious and therefore becoming more understood. We may use paint, markers, collage, chalk, clay or sandplay to express feelings and work through past/current experiences.
Mindfulness is one we may use to way of increasing connection to the present moment while acknowledging current feelings, thoughts and sensations in a nonjudgemental way.
Active imagination is a form of self-expression that often uses visualization supporting an increased awareness of our internal world.
These methods of therapy align with my therapeutic belief system that all parts of the self desire connection, communication, awareness and support. I often will use certain aspects of these therapies at different times within the therapeutic process depending on what the client is needing at that moment.