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Christina Cunningham Spinler
Aug 5, 20248 min read
Discovering Your Core Values: 25 Questions to Find What Truly Matters in Life
Every day matters. Each day, I focus on a few simple goals across different areas of my life. I don't tackle all of them daily, but I...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 27, 20244 min read
Small Moments to Connect
The Power of Small Daily Connections in Relationships In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy for couples to overlook the small...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 27, 20243 min read
Unblend and Thrive: Connecting with Your Inner Parts
How to Unblend and Connect with Your Inner Parts Unblending is a fundamental concept in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy that...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 27, 20244 min read
Perception Shift: How Beliefs Shape Our Reality"
Transforming Perception: How Beliefs Shape Our Reality and Unlock Personal Growth In parts work, we understand that our internal...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jun 5, 20244 min read
Understanding Parts
In the world of psychotherapy, especially within Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, the concept of "protectors" is key to...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 13, 20243 min read
The C's of Self Energy
Focusing on the 8 C's—compassion, curiosity, calmness, confidence, courage, clarity, connectedness, and creativity—is a core practice in...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Creative Activities for Self Energy
Engaging in creative activities is a powerful way to access and embody Self-energy. Creativity taps into the innate qualities of the...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Self Energy
What is Self Energy? In the context of IFS, Self energy refers to the essence of a person that is not a part; it is the person's core or...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Feb 27, 20245 min read
Navigating Financial Conflict in Relationships
Couples who effectively communicate and find mutual solutions to their financial differences have a healthy relationship. The "Dreams...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Feb 27, 20244 min read
Money Talks: Partner Questions
Discover the path to financial harmony with your partner through the use of this comprehensive list of questions. Take your time. Choose...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 20, 20235 min read
Stronger relationships
The Power of Self-Reflection: Embracing Our Imperfections for Stronger Relationships The fabric of our lives contains com plex threads of...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 20, 20236 min read
The Hidden Side of Always Staying Positive
Hidden side to staying positive is also know as toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing which is an avoidance technique in which...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 18, 202311 min read
7 fears of protective parts
Photo: Older self (self of now) relating to younger protective part. IFS. This is for my current clients. I would like to take this...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Embrace your inner critic
As a therapist rooted in the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS), I often encounter clients who struggle with their inner critic....


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Nature's Gentle Reminder for the Busy Mind
This Labor Day, my husband and I took a spontaneous drive through Northwestern Montana. Living here during the summer, we're constantly...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 15, 20233 min read
Unweaving Your Tapestry of Experience
This powerful process is known as 'Unweaving Your Tapestry of Experience'. It's about gently pulling apart the intertwined threads of...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 13, 20233 min read
The Science Behind Nature's Healing Effects:
I love Nature! Its been my saving grace and my spiritual retreat. Its been my balance in a very disconnected world. Here is the science...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 28, 20235 min read
Neuropsychology of anxiety
The Default Mode Network, or DMN, is a crucial neural network in the brain that plays a significant role in various cognitive processes,...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20233 min read
Default mode and anxiety
Taming the Default Mode Network: A Neurobiological Approach to Anxiety Management Anxiety is a complex emotional state with both...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20232 min read
How mindfulness impacts our mind
Mindfulness and mindfulness-based practices can indeed influence the brain's structure and function, particularly in regions involved in...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
Small Steps, Big Impact: Adding Movement
As a therapist, I sit for hours every day, and as a constant, never-ending student, I’m always taking a class, working toward a...


Christina Cunningham Spinler
The Power of Small Choices: Easing High-Functioning Anxiety
I have choices! I can easily admit that I naturally fit the definition of someone with high-functioning anxiety. This part of me is...

Christina Cunningham Spinler
Moving Beyond the Victim Role: Reclaiming Your Power Through Shadow Work
In recent years, society has made an important shift in recognizing and calling out toxic, manipulative, and narcissistic behaviors. For...
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