The Greek philosopher Hierocles imagined human relationships as concentric circles — first the self, then the family, and outward to all humanity. Each of us must first understand and belong to ourselves deeply and fully. With a realistic understanding of our own minds and hearts we can widen our circle of compassion. Embracing these circles creates a sense of belonging to ourselves and others.
Recent Podcast
I had the privilege of speaking on a podcast about my work as a trainer at Syzygy Institute, where we weave together EMDR and IFS training. In the episode, I talk about some of the strengths of IFS Informed EMDR training (IIE) and share a few of my own creations in the field, including a very special protocol that I’ve named “The Self-Compassion Container.” I hope you enjoy this episode and our special conversation.