Inner Relationship Focusing

Authors

  • Mary L. Parks

Keywords:

Inner relationship focusing, Internal family systems, Nonviolent communication, Spiritual direction, Supervision, Trauma-informed care

Abstract

Inner relationship focusing builds on the tools of internal family systems and nonviolent communication by providing a different type of model for self-exploration. Whereas internal family systems and nonviolent communication both generally employ the intellect, inner relationship focusing encourages us to lower our attention from the “comfort zone” of the rational mind and look for clues in bodily sensations, thus equipping us to provide a more contemplative and healing experience for others.

 

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Published

2026-04-25

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 46 (2026): HOLY GROUND: PLACE, PRESENCE, AND FORMATION FOR MINISTRY

Section

ARTICLES

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