##### Appreciation
The last step in [[π‘ The IFS Process]], regardless of whether we finished every other step.
- For their [[π There are no bad Parts|π benevolent intentions]], rather than their undesired and unintended effects. [[π Protectors are dedicated to maintaining their idea of safety, balance and homeostasis]]. Theyβre always doing the best they can and are rarely thanked for what they do, despite how hard they work. It's important to let them know that we can really see and feel that and to thank them for it.
- For allowing us to talk to other [[π‘ Parts|Parts]]. Throughout the process we ask protectors to step back over and over again and to wait. When protectors are willing to step back and trust you, that's a big deal for many of them.[^1] So when whatever it is we're doing feels complete, it's important to go back to those protectors, show them appreciation for stepping back, relaxing, and allowing or trusting the [[π‘ Presence|Presence]] to interact with the parts they were protecting and for allowing the healing to occur to whatever extent, whether it was mind-blowingly huge or small.
- For telling us whatever they have.
###### See Also
- [[π―οΈ Gratitude]]
[^1]: [[π β
IFS Online Circle]] Month 3: Working with Exiles & The Trauma Behind the Rage - Month 3 with Toni Herbine-Blank