Episode 27: IFS for Adult Children (Part 2)

The podcast episode delves into the challenges faced by adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families, emphasizing leadership. Bill and Marty discuss integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and listening skills to address and heal adult children's parts that remain stuck in past traumas. They explore the concept of adult children, referencing ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) workbooks and sharing insights from a 90-minute IFS workshop. The discussion includes identifying behaviors from unresolved childhood issues, the impact on effective leadership, and the role of self-awareness in healing. They highlight how understanding and transforming internal parts can lead to authentic, empowered leadership and improved relationships. Key aspects include the importance of healing inner critics and shame, utilizing personal and external resources for growth, and suggestions for acknowledging and working through adult child challenges.

Check out IFS for Adult Children (Part 1) here.

Shownotes:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Adult Children Leadership

01:24 Exploring the Concept of Adult Children and IFS

01:54 Insights from the IFS Workshop for Adult Children

02:33 Defining Adult Child and Discussing the ACE Score

05:01 The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Leadership

13:11 Understanding and Healing the Inner Critic

24:56 Practical Steps to Healing and Transformation

27:33 Conclusion and Resources for Further Help

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Links and Resources:

• Adult Children of Alcoholics®& Dysfunctional Families - https://adultchildren.org/

• Learn more about IFS Coaching with Bill Tierney at ⁠⁠⁠www.billtierneycoaching.com⁠⁠⁠

• Learn more about coaching with Martin Kettelhut at ⁠⁠⁠www.listeningisthekey.com⁠⁠⁠

• Learn more about IFS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.IFS-institute.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠