Internal Family Systems
therapeutic APPROACH
A path to healing, growth, and lasting change.
What is IFS?
IFS acknowledges that our minds are not singular entities but rather a collection of various sub-personalities or "parts." These parts represent distinct aspects of our personalities, each with its own emotions, beliefs, motivations and functions. You have likely experienced this when you notice conflicting feelings about one situation.
For example, you may feel both nervous and excited to start a new job. In this example, your nervous part has a different perspective than your excited part. In IFS, you work collaboratively with your therapist to explore and understand these inner parts, identify their roles, and foster harmony among them.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, sometimes referred to as "parts work," is an innovative and transformative approach to psychotherapy that recognizes the complex and multifaceted nature of our inner world.
How Can IFS Help?
By addressing the needs of wounded or conflicted parts, you can begin to heal past traumas, reduce emotional distress, and achieve greater self-awareness. IFS empowers individuals to become their own compassionate leaders, guiding and supporting all their inner parts toward a more integrated and authentic sense of self.
What Conditions Does IFS Treat?
3. Self-Leadership and Integration
What Should I Expect in Session?
You will learn to access your "Self," which represents your core, compassionate, and balanced self. With guidance, you'll empower your Self to lead and harmonize your inner system. This self-integration promotes emotional balance, resilience, and a stronger sense of self-awareness. As a result, you'll be better equipped to make conscious choices aligned with your core values and desires.
1. Exploration and Identification
2. Dialogue and Healing
The second step involves engaging in a dialogue with these parts. You'll develop a compassionate and curious relationship with them, allowing you to understand their origin and purpose. Through this dialogue, you'll work toward healing and reconciling conflicts among your inner parts. The therapist guides you in addressing any inner turmoil or emotional wounds, fostering harmony and self-integration.
In the first step of IFS therapy, you will work closely with your therapist to explore and identify the various "parts" within your inner system. These parts represent different aspects of your personality and hold specific emotions, beliefs, and roles. Together with your therapist, you will start to recognize and name these parts, gaining insight into how they influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
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