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Understanding Protectors
Protectors are members of our internal family. They are sub-personalities or "parts" of our system. Protectors attempt to keep us safe by protecting us from experiencing new, or re-experiencing past trauma. Some Protectors do this by managing day-to-day life in order to avoid trauma.
These parts are referred to as Managers. Other Protectors do this by overwhelming us suddenly in order to distract from re-experiencing trauma. These parts are referred to as Fire Fighters.
Generally, the majority of our system consists of protectors.
Common Managers are:
-Self Critics
-Planners
-"Type A"
-Controllers
-Caretakers
-Strivers
-Perfectionists
Common Firefighters are parts that exhibit:
-addictive behavior
-binge behavior
-violence or anger
-self-harm
-dissociation
-obsessive thoughts
-suicidal thoughts
Most Protectors believe they have a job to do. If they do not do their job, they fear the Self, the system, or that they themselves will die. Protectors desire to be released from their job. They desire to be part of the system. They desire to aid the system in thriving. They desire compassionate, calm, and loving leadership.
As you get to know your Protectors, you will be hearing about their job, why they feel they must do it, and what they would like to do if they did not have to do their job.
Protectors are our biggest allies. They want to work for us. They want be part of a thriving system and they want to help us get there. But first, they need to know if they are safe to be released from their jobs of protecting us. It is our goal to let them know that we, our Selves, will protect the system, integrate trauma if it occurs, and love, listen to, and have compassion for all of our parts.
The Thirty Day program, based in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy has been created for you, designed to guide you in developing self-knowledge on your own through journaling, meditation, reading, videos, and exercises. In committing to an hour a day for thirty days, you will gain a firm foundation in connecting with yourself, a sturdy background in methods to create compassion for yourself, and a solid understanding of what self love truly means and how to access it.
Timecodes
00:00 Intro
0:40 What are protectors?
2:47 Firefighters
4:28 Polarization
7:22 How to get to know your protectors
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