Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Bundle (444 pages)

2. Ask Open-Ended Questions:

Self: "What are you feeling right now?"

Protector: "I feel tense and vigilant."

Self: "Can you tell me more about why you feel this way?"

Protector: "I'm always on guard to protect us from getting hurt."

Self: "What experiences or memories are connected to these feelings?"

Protector: "I remember times when we were hurt because we were too trusting."

Self: "What do you need from me to feel supported and safe?"

Protector: "I need you to be cautious and pay attention to potential threats."

Self: "How do you feel about the other parts in our system?"

Protector: "I worry that they are too vulnerable and might get us hurt again."

Self: "What are your hopes and fears?"

Protector: "I hope we can stay safe, but I fear that letting our guard down will lead to pain."

Self: "How can we work together to achieve balance and harmony?"

Protector: "Maybe if we set some boundaries, I can feel more at ease."