Thank you Trailrunner,

I am really happy that it works for you. When you say that you have parts and that you listen to them, what kinds of things do they want and or need? What parts have you identified so far? I'm still identifying my parts.

I am excited to try and get to know more about IFS and related modalities.

My therapist has told me the basic concept with parts. It is funny you mentioned that the way your therapist talked to you made sense; I also feel the same way. I am very sensitive to tone of voice, are you? If my therapist talks to me in a soft / gentle tone of voice I instantly feel little... I have asked her to read my a bedtime story and I hope she does.

Currently I am in a bit of a quandary about how to handle the conflicting needs, wants and desires between the adult parts and the little parts. I often want to stay in my little space but that means neglecting my adult stuff... It often leads me to feel shame and regret among many other negative emotions. Trying to break out of this cycle is hard... Is this something you relate to?

Thanks,
HD7970ghz