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A little orange cat ponders the cover of Judith Herman’s book Trauma and Recovery

The wisdom of Trauma and Recovery

I read a lot of psychoanalytic theory about suffering in college and grad school, even a course on trauma theory. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I encountered the most important modern work on the subject. Here are some of my favorite passages from Judith Herman’s thunderous masterpiece.

Guided introductions to your inner world

Guided introductions to your inner world

I use an app called Insight Timer to listen to guided meditations, including many versions of Internal Family Systems practice. If you’re ready to get to know your inner system a bit, here are some guided meditations you can use to get started, all by yourself, for free.

A do-it-yourself introduction to your inner family

A do-it-yourself introduction to your inner family

You don’t need a coach or a therapist to start getting to know your own internal family. If you’re curious about the different parts of yourself, you can start exploring your inner world using this easy-to-read book. That’s what I did myself.