[[Parts]] can hold [[Burdens]] of trauma that constrain them and us from living fully: [[Parts can be constrained and burdened]]. But [[Parts are not their roles or burdens]]. Unburdening parts is a step in the [[The IFS process]], but ultimately it means helping parts feel that it's safe enough to let go of their pain, beliefs, and roles and trust the leadership of [[Self]]: [[Parts won't surrender their burdens until they feel it's safe to]]. Unburdening is usually a step in the [[IFS]] process for [[Exiles]] but unburdening rituals can also help [[Protectors]]. For protectors I think of the unburdening as the releasing of their conditioned beliefs, roles, and [[Trauma]]. See also: [[Unburdened protectors can use their talents without suffering]]