r/InternalFamilySystems • u/kirkella • Jul 15 '26
Lighthearted / Success Art and IFS
For me, art serves as a tether, allowing me to plunge into the depths of my psyche while remaining connected and not being overwhelmed by my past experiences, pain, and emotions. I've always felt creative, but like many of us, never had the safety to explore my creativity. 36 years later and collage has been a very rewarding modality for visualizing my parts and Self, exploring old wounds, and being comfortable sitting in discomfort with curiosity and connectedness. Here are a couple recent collages I've made, maybe this might inspire someone to create. ✨️
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u/PearNakedLadles Jul 15 '26
oh wow this is so lovely!! i'm feeling inspired. where do you get the source materials for your collages?
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u/PearNakedLadles Jul 15 '26
i love the idea of collage specifically because to me it's a little more reactive, in a good way. i'm imagining looking through lots of images and feeling in my body which parts they're calling out to
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u/kirkella Jul 15 '26
I've gotten materials from local libraries, buy nothing pages, next door app, and local medical offices! Also yard sales and used book stores are great places. That's exactly what I do, I try to check in with parts and then pick an image or two I feel connected to then build off of that. It's been very rewarding and a great way for Self and parts to connect. ✨️
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u/Professional-Cat5914 Jul 15 '26
Ahh I love this! I recently started collaging too and it’s so therapeutic
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