Getting to Know Your Different Parts with Attachment Work and Internal Family Systems | with Serena Yeager, MA, LMHC

Ever feel cut off from your emotions? Discover how understanding your internal parts can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships with attachment trauma expert, Serena Yeager.

03:00 Understanding Attachment Trauma and Parts Work in Therapy

09:41 The Role of Protectors and Exiles

17:09 Attachment Cry and Helping Partners Understand Attachment Trauma

20:48 Window of Tolerance in Relationships

24:49 Navigating Attachment Wounds and The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships

30:10 Challenges in Polyamorous Relationships

33:44 Self-Help Practices for Internal Parts Exploration

41:47 Recommended Resources for Attachment and Parts Work

Serena Yeager is a trauma-informed psychotherapist and relationship educator specializing in helping LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous communities heal attachment wounds and create fulfilling relationships. Using parts work and the mind-body connection, she empowers individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships to overcome reactive patterns and deepen authentic connections.

Connect with Serena Yeager

Practice website - Expansive Counseling - serenayeager.com  

Education and courses - Expansive Education - expansiveeducation.podia.com 

Connect with Paige Bond

Instagram: @paigebondcoaching

Facebook: @paigebondcoaching

TikTok: @paigebondcoaching

Website: https://paigebond.com

Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 

⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 

Free People Pleasing Workbook: 

⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 

Attachment Dynamics Workshop:

⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.

Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

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