Freedom from Your Inner Critic : Sounds True : 9781604079425 : 1604079428 : 17 Oct 2013 : We've all heard the voice of the inner critic?that part of us that judges us, shames us, and makes us feel inadequate. "You don't want to give in to the Critic, and it doesn't really work to fight against it," explains Dr. Jay Earley. "But there is a way to transform it into an invaluable ally." With Freedom from Your Inner Critic, Dr. Earley and psychotherapist Bonnie Weiss present a self-therapy approach for uncovering the psychological roots of our self-sabotaging inner voices and restoring our sense of worthiness. Filled with insights, case studies, and practical self-therapy exercises, this breakthrough book explores: How to connect with your Inner Critic through the groundbreaking approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy ? The seven varieties of the Inner Critic and their positive intent ? Healing your Criticized Child that is hurt by your Inner Critic ? Awakening your Inner Champi