<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Astacio Wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[IFS therapy, intensives & professional consultation for individuals, couples, families, practitioners & organizations. Bilingual. LGBTQ+ affirming.]]></description><link>https://www.astaciowellness.com/perspectives</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:15:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.astaciowellness.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Inner System: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people come to therapy believing something is “wrong” with them. They may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in familiar patterns, or frustrated by reactions they don’t fully understand. Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a different starting point—one rooted in compassion rather than correction. IFS understands the mind as an internal system made up of distinct “parts,” each carrying its own emotions, beliefs, and protective strategies. Some parts may show up as inner critics,...]]></description><link>https://www.astaciowellness.com/post/understanding-your-inner-system-an-introduction-to-internal-family-systems-ifs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69556b45884b77c4de759964</guid><category><![CDATA[IFS & Therapy Approaches]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:30:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe470c_4cf49a8ee67849ea9d8be5a7836e2533~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_717,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starlin Astacio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Immersive Learning Creates Deeper Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning complex therapeutic models requires more than intellectual understanding. While books and lectures provide valuable information, embodied learning often happens when there is enough time and space for integration. Workshops and intensives offer a different rhythm. Over multiple days, participants are able to slow down, engage experientially, and observe how theory translates into lived experience. Concepts move from abstract ideas into felt understanding. In IFS-based workshops,...]]></description><link>https://www.astaciowellness.com/post/why-immersive-learning-creates-deeper-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69556deafbc9403dda73a0c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Workshops & Intensives]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:41:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe470c_7e3c1f2a5bd34baaa40c984bd1d1bbcb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_956,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starlin Astacio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting the Therapist’s Inner World: Why Supervision Goes Beyond Case Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinical work does not happen in isolation. Therapists bring their full nervous systems, histories, and internal worlds into the room — whether they intend to or not. Effective supervision acknowledges this reality and creates space to explore it with intention and care. Traditional supervision often focuses on technique, diagnosis, and intervention planning. While these are essential, they represent only part of the clinical picture. An IFS-informed supervision approach invites clinicians to...]]></description><link>https://www.astaciowellness.com/post/supporting-the-therapist-s-inner-world-why-supervision-goes-beyond-case-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69556d63fbc9403dda739f31</guid><category><![CDATA[Clinician Support]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:38:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe470c_522849ba8f0d46179f33acf2bfa0e5a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_761,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starlin Astacio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Conflict Repeats — and How Couples Begin to Break the Cycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most couples don’t argue about what they think they’re arguing about. Beneath recurring conflicts about communication, intimacy, or responsibility often lies a deeper pattern — one shaped by protection, fear, and unmet needs. When relationships become strained, partners frequently move into survival roles. One partner pursues connection while the other withdraws. One becomes critical while the other shuts down. Over time, these roles harden into familiar cycles that feel impossible to escape....]]></description><link>https://www.astaciowellness.com/post/why-conflict-repeats-and-how-couples-begin-to-break-the-cycle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69556cb7fbc9403dda739d79</guid><category><![CDATA[Relationship & Family Growth]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:36:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fe470c_b7fe096bfaf64e5bbbe3b1eca8dfcf4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_987,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starlin Astacio</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>