IFS-Internal Family Systems

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/25/nx-s1-5055753/parts-work-therapy-internal-family-systems-anxiety

At the center of IFS — sometimes called “parts work” — is the idea that each of us has multiple parts, kind of like sub-personalities. Getting to know them and treating them with compassion may help us manage our lives and our stress better

I literally did this about a year ago with a therapist and processed some of my trauma

Who is the clown? He (or she) is the entity that laughs at suffering. Nothing matters to the clown because the clown doesn't have to deal with the aftermath. The clown bears no responsibility for the outcome. The clown laughs and leaves. Do you have a clown within? Can you feel the clown there underneath?

The clown is opportunistic. The clown will want to come out insidiously. It doesn't matter 🤣 the clown will say. Who cares?

You care, the clown doesn't.

And when you're sitting there in a cage, life ruined, the clown will laugh at you through the bars. Then the clown will disappear

Beware the clown. Don't let the clown emerge because by the time you realise, it may be too late. Best never to let the clown come out at all. Small openings can become gaping holes of destruction

The clown enjoys alcohol. It's easier for the clown to persuade you to let them out if you've had a few drinks. It's funny, persuades the clown. Be careful, you might believe them

The clown makes you feel better about ruining your life.

Beware the clown. Don't let it out