Parts Therapy – Resource Therapy

January 8, 2025January 9, 2025

Why Parts Therapy is Transforming the World – And Why Therapists Love It

Why Parts Therapy is Transforming the World of Mental Health – And Why Therapists Love It - Learn Resource Therapy

Parts therapy has taken the mental health field by storm, and for good reason. Grounded in the understanding that our minds are made up of different “parts” or states, we know as our ‘Resources offer a compassionate and profoundly effective way to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Resource Therapy is at the forefront of transformative parts work approaches, an advanced form of parts therapy, a.k.a. Advanced Ego State Therapy developed by Professor Gordon Emmerson.

With its practical, structured framework and handy guidelines, Resource Therapy equips therapists with the tools to work directly with the parts of the personality that are stuck, dissonant, confused, fearful, disappointed, rejected, wounded, or in conflict – leading to rapid and lasting change for clients.

Why Therapists Rave About Parts Therapy

Deeply Validating for Clients
Clients often feel a profound sense of relief when their inner conflicts are acknowledged and each part respected and valued. Non-pathologizing of the person, we work with the issue, knowing people are resilient and can change, Resource Therapy offers a non-judgmental space for every part to be seen, heard, and validated.
Targeted and Effective
Unlike general talk therapies, Resource Therapy allows therapists to focus on the exact part of the client that needs help. This laser-focused approach can lead to quicker breakthroughs and meaningful progress.
Healing Trauma at Its Core
By working directly with parts that hold traumatic memories and old stories, therapists can facilitate deep healing without re-traumatising clients. Allowing for memory reconsolidation and lasting results.
Empowering for Therapists
Resource Therapy equips therapists with a step-by-step process that’s both intuitive and grounded in clinical practice. It’s a game-changer for professionals seeking to expand their toolkit.

Why You Should Join Us

Whether you’re new to parts therapy or looking to deepen your skills, Resource Therapy offers unparalleled training opportunities in a warm and friendly community atmosphere.

Learn Online: Join our comprehensive Foundation or Clinical Qualification Programs from the comfort of your home.
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Ready to Transform Lives (Including Your Own)?

Don’t miss the chance to become part of the growing community of therapists who are changing lives with Resource Therapy. Starts February 9 2025. Spaces filling fast!

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Let’s make healing happen – one part at a time.

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025

33 Personal Growth Prompts Through a Resource Therapy Lens

33 Prompts to Reflect on our Parts Using a Resource Therapy angle

Happy 2025 as we welcome in the next 12 months, it’s easy to rush into the next thing—new plans, fresh resolutions, and the endless “to-dos” of life.

But before you jump forward, what if you gave yourself a moment to pause? To look back, reflect, and really honour the journey you’ve been on?

In Resource Therapy, we see ourselves as a collection of personality parts—unique inner resources that step forward in different moments of our lives to support us.

Some parts are courageous and driven, others are protective, and some hold the vulnerable or creative pieces of who we are. Reflecting through this lens isn’t just about what you did this year—it’s about who within you showed up, how they contributed, and where they might need a little extra care.

These 33 prompts are here to guide you—whether you’re looking to celebrate, learn, or gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that make you, you.

No pressure, no rules. Just a chance to reflect authentically and set the stage for a new year that feels aligned with all of you.

Celebrate the Wins

Let’s start with what went right. These reflections are about noticing the parts of you that made this year’s bright spots possible.

What’s one thing you achieved this year that made a part of you feel truly proud?
What’s a small win that brought you joy, even if it seemed insignificant at the time?
What’s a challenge you overcame, and which part of you stepped up to handle it?
When did you notice a confident or capable part of you taking charge this year?
What’s something new you learned about yourself, and which part revealed it?
Which project or idea brought your creative or visionary part to life?
What moment this year made your proud or joyful part shine?

Learn From the Challenges

It’s often through difficulties our protective and vulnerable parts surface. These prompts are here to help you reflect on what those moments taught you and what parts you connected with.

What’s a failure or mistake that turned into a valuable lesson, and which part helped you process it?
When did a protective or fear-based part try to hold you back, and how did you respond?
What’s a limiting belief you noticed this year, and which part carried it?
When did you step out of your comfort zone, and which courageous part made it possible?
What’s a boundary you set this year (or wish you had), and which part needed that protection?
What’s something you let go of this year, and which part helped you release it?
Which part struggled the most this year, and how can you support it moving forward?

Deepen Your Relationships

Our parts often shape how we connect with others. Let’s explore the role they played in your relationships this year:

Who was your biggest support this year, and how did your grateful part respond to their care?
What’s one relationship where your nurturing or protective part showed up?
Which relationship grew stronger because you allowed a vulnerable or open part to emerge?
What’s a relationship that felt challenging, and which part of you struggled in it?
Which part wants to invest more energy into a specific relationship in 2025?
Who made you laugh the most this year, and how did your playful part appreciate those moments?
When did you notice a part of you longing for deeper connection, and how did you respond?

Examine Your Habits

Habits often reveal patterns in how our parts operate. These prompts can help you explore what’s working—and what might need adjusting for 2025.

What’s a habit you created this year that a disciplined or motivated part sustained?
Which habit didn’t stick, and what part resisted it?
What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of in 2025, and which part is holding onto it?
What’s a routine that helped a calm or grounded part thrive this year?
Which part of you felt most supported by moments of structure or ritual?

Reconnect With Yourself

Sometimes, the most important growth happens when we take the time to listen to our inner world, this is why we seek to name and dialogue with our parts for inner harmony.

When did your vulnerable part need the most care, and how did you respond?
What’s a time when your playful or adventurous part brought you joy?
Which part of you surprised you the most this year, and how did it show up?
When did your inner critic get loud, and what was it’s need and how was it trying to help? Which part helped you push through it?
Which part or parts of you needs more attention or compassion as you step into 2025?

Set Intentions for Your Future

Looking ahead, these prompts can help you align with your parts and set goals that feel true to who you are:

What’s one skill or area of knowledge a curious or ambitious part wants to explore in 2025?
Which adventurous or courageous part is ready to take on something new in the year ahead?

Why This Matters

Looking back on your year through a Resource Therapy parts work lens allows you to see the unique roles your parts have played—whether they supported you, protected you, or even resisted change. Some parts may need healing, others deserve celebration, and together they all make up the whole, complex, and beautiful you.

You don’t have to answer all these questions at once. Just pick the ones that resonate, or revisit them as you feel drawn.

Whether you’re journaling, talking them through with someone you trust, or reflecting quietly, this practice is about building understanding and self-compassion.

Here’s to 2025 where all your parts feel seen, valued, and aligned. If these prompts sparked something meaningful for you, I’d love to hear about it. Let’s keep growing—together in love and community. Drop me an email or a comment below on your reflections.

With love and light,

Philipa Thornton

December 18, 2024

Understanding Unresolved Behaviours and Emotional Issues through a parts’ therapy lens.

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Have you ever felt like certain struggles—such as low self-worth, persistent anxiety, or unhealthy behaviours—keep showing up no matter how much you try to push through?

You’re not alone. Many people find themselves stuck in emotional patterns that seem resistant to change, spiralling into self-criticism, rinse, and repeat.

This is where Resource Therapy, a unique and powerful form of parts therapy, a.k.a Advanced Ego State Therapy, offers hope.

Resource Therapy works with the understanding that within each of us are various personality parts that play different roles in our lives.

Sometimes, these parts become burdened by unresolved experiences, leading to unwanted behaviours or overwhelming emotions.

Resource Therapy provides a pathway to clarity, healing, and profound emotional freedom by working directly with the parts holding the distress.

Why Do Unresolved Behaviours and Emotions Persist?

Unresolved behaviours or emotional issues often stem from parts of ourselves stuck in past experiences. For example, a part of you may still hold the shame of a childhood criticism or the fear from a traumatic relationship.

While these parts may have originally formed to protect you, they can sometimes act in ways that are no longer helpful, like avoiding challenges, engaging in self-criticism, or sabotaging success.

Rather than viewing these struggles as a fixed part of your personality, Resource Therapy honours these parts as “resources” that are simply trying to fulfil a need.

However, when unresolved, they can drive patterns like:

Chronic self-doubt or low self-worth
Overwhelming anxiety or panic
Emotional avoidance or disconnection
Unhealthy habits and impulsive behaviours

Diagnosing the Root Cause with Resource Therapy

The beauty of Resource Therapy lies in its precision. Unlike approaches that explore issues in a generalised way, Resource Therapy is focused and diagnostic. Through the therapy process, therapists are trained to identify which part of a person is experiencing the unresolved emotion or behaviour and when it became stuck.

This approach allows therapists to pinpoint the exact root cause rather than merely treating symptoms. For example:

A part feeling “unworthy” may be linked to an incident of neglect or abandonment in childhood.
A part driving perfectionism may have developed as a way to be seen, or avoid criticism or failure.

By giving these parts a safe space to be heard, seen, and validated therapists can guide clients to reprocess and resolve the underlying pain. The part is transformed, adopting healthier roles and allowing the person to feel more whole, balanced, and confident. In line with their goals and values.

Moving Towards Healing

For those struggling with challenges, (let’s face it – many of us,) Resource Therapy is empowering because it acknowledges that each part of us has a positive intention, even if its actions have become unhelpful.

We seek to understand the good purpose and assist the state to have other options or resolve past emotional pain.

This brief psychodynamic-oriented psychotherapy facilitates healing without judgement, offering a deep and often lasting release of stuck emotions and outdated patterns. Imagine shedding years of self-doubt or anxiety, finally feeling at peace within yourself, and reclaiming the confidence to live fully and authentically.

Resource Therapy doesn’t just provide insight; it offers internal transformation and connection from within. Yay to our inner support team of our ‘Resources.’

If you’ve been wrestling with emotional blocks or unwanted behaviours, consider exploring Resource Therapy. By directly engaging with the parts that hold your unresolved struggles, you can unlock the healing and self-worth that already exist within you.

Ready to reconnect with your healthiest self? Your resources are waiting.

Thanks to you and your curious part for taking the time to read this,

Yours with gratitude,

Philipa.

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