TIST works with the inner child parts of self that needed to compartmentalize away from regular consciousness in order to survive.
Therapy Method
Parts Work Therapy
TIST works with the inner child parts of self that needed to compartmentalize away from regular consciousness in order to survive.
Virtual therapy in California
Parts Work Therapy
TIST works with the inner child parts of self that needed to compartmentalize away from regular consciousness in order to survive.
Neural networks were formed around these parts — and hijacking thoughts, behaviors, and emotional overwhelm can impulsively surface in response to familiar activating situations. TIST helps clients befriend these parts while also reducing activation.
This work is especially helpful for clients who experienced prolonged, intense trauma in early life. As children, they had to manage emotional overwhelm, shame, and intense inner conflict by creating coping strategies and sometimes dissociating. This approach incorporates elements of IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and cognitive restructuring.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does parts work mean?
Parts work helps clients understand different inner responses, such as the anxious part, the critic, the avoidant part, or the part that longs for closeness.
Does having parts mean something is wrong with me?
No. Parts language is a compassionate way to understand inner conflict and survival responses. It does not mean you are broken.
How does parts work create change?
By approaching protective parts with curiosity rather than shame, clients can build more cooperation, choice, and access to adult resources.