IFS · Parts Work
Parts Dialogue
A guided conversation with one part at a time
A page to hold a conversation with one part at a time. Settle first — a few slow breaths, feel the chair. Find the part in or around the body. Then ask, listen, and write what comes — without editing it.
The part's name
Where I feel it
How I feel toward it right now
If anything but openness — that's another part. Greet that one first and ask it to step back a little.
01
What does this part look like / feel like?
02
How old does it feel?
03
What is its job? What is it trying to do for me?
04
How long has it been doing this job?
05
What does it want me to know?
06
What does it fear would happen if it stopped?
07
What does it need from me right now?
08
What did I say back? (from Self, with the 8 C's)
Before closing
- Thank the part for showing up.
- Let it know you'll be back.
- Take a breath. Notice the room.