Using Internal Family Systems Therapy to Heal Chronic Symptoms | Jonty Hikmet
Sean Hershey, LCSW | Gay Somatic Therapist NYC
Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain
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Today, IFS practitioner Jonty Hikmet talks to us about allowing emotions to be exactly as they are. We’re not talking about rescuing yourself. We’re not talking about calming yourself. We’re just talking about feeling your emotions. As you’ll see, this is at the core of healing chronic pain and symptoms.
In this Episode:
🔹 Jonty tells us, “I was told for years, there are probably emotional components to your symptoms. I just didn’t understand what that meant.”
🔹 After healing from his own chronic IBS and other symptoms using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jonty helps others do the same for themselves.
🔹 In minbody work, the intention is not soothing. The intention is “allowing.”
🔹 Jonty dives deep into the theme of allowing, including what he sees as the typical missing piece.
🔹 IFS is parts work. The psyche is comprised of a series of parts. Many times, these parts are in conflict with each other.
🔹 Internal conflict is a key driver of chronic pain and symptoms. IFS helps us access and understand our conflicting parts.
🔹 In this conversation, Jonty encourages us to ask the helpful question, “How do you feel towards what’s arising?” In doing so, we’re seeing this as a part.
🔹 Jonty teaches us many ways to move past rescuing and fixing. He gives us tools to move into allowing and self-energy.
You’re going to learn a lot – and you’re going to enjoy this conversation.
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Find Jonty:
Jonty’s Website: jontyhikmet.com
Jonty’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@jontyhikmet
Jonty’s Instagram: @jontyhikmettherapy
SKOOL COMMUNITY LINK: www.skool.com/pain-relief-programme-8762/about
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Find Sean:
Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com
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Sean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every Week
Sean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain
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Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms
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Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jonty Hikmet: The Missing Piece in Allowing
S1 E10 | The Emotional Work: Beyond Journaling
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…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.
Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.
Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.
Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.
We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.
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