Having used IFS therapy with many clients to explore their Self, Scwartz identified eight Cs of Self-Energy and Self-Leadership familiar to almost everyone (Schwartz, 2021).
This worksheet visits each of the eight Cs and encourages the client to notice the quality in themselves.
Each of the eight Cs of Self-Energy and Self-Leadership is listed below. After each one is a box, use it to note down your thoughts to feel the connection to that quality.
Reflect on your Self:
What does curiosity mean to you?
What does calm mean to you?
What does confidence mean to you?
What does compassion mean to you?
What does creativity mean to you?
What does clarity mean to you?
What does courage mean to you?
What does connectedness mean to you?
Consideration of each one will make you feel more connected to humanity. "When people sense how connected they are to humanity, they feel more curious about others and have more coursage to help them" (Schwartz, 2021, p. 93).
References
- Anderson, F., Sweezy, M., & Schwartz, R. (2017). Internal family systems skills training manual trauma-informed treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD & substance abuse. Ashland: PESI Publishing & Media.
Dr. Jeremy Sutton