The Power of Parts Work: Embracing All of Ourselves with Britt Frank

When grappling with aspects of ourselves that we deem less good, less productive or less loveable, it may be tempting to completely write those parts off, or to hide them away in shame.  Today’s guest, Britt Frank, sits down with Dr. Alexandra to make a compelling case for why it is essential to use the power of parts work to embrace these aspects of ourselves so that we can make better sense of the full range of the human experience and show up more fully in our important relationships.   You will come away from this episode with: Inspiration to embrace all parts of yourself, good and “bad” Know-how to A.L.I.G.N your mind, using this acronym to work with your parts Greater “parts literacy” to navigate your relationships with more skill, understanding, and compassion A new perspective on Attachment Styles in relation to our parts “Your Midyear Refresh” on MasterClass: masterclass.com/yourmidyearrefresh Couple Therapy Certification Course from PESI: pesi.com/dralexandra Align Your Mind: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work by Britt Frank - https://bookshop.org/p/books/align-your-mind-tame-your-inner-critic-and-make-peace-with-your-shadow-using-the-power-of-parts-work-britt-frank-lscsw/bbe3ff8303e2645d?ean=9780593850770&next=t&next=t Learn more about Britt Frank at https://www.brittfrank.com/ Reimagining Love Episode, Finding The “Self”: Exploring Family Systems Therapy With Dr. Richard C. Schwartz - https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/finding-the-self-exploring-family-systems-therapy-with-dr-richard-c-schwartz/ Order Dr. Alexandra’s book, Love Every Day - https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/2e7045884bea4a5f?ean=9781683736530&next=t Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter - https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/sign-up Submit a Listener Question - https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.