Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a powerful approach that can help people understand and heal their inner emotional world. It's based on the idea that our minds are made up of different "parts," each with its own feelings, thoughts, and behaviours.

Here's how IFS can be helpful in therapy:

• Understanding yourself better: IFS helps you recognise the different parts of your personality and how they work together. This can lead to greater self-awareness and insight into your behaviours and emotions.
• Healing from past trauma: IFS allows you to safely explore and heal wounded parts of yourself that may be stuck in past traumatic experiences.
• Improving relationships: by understanding your own inner workings, you can better navigate relationships with others and communicate more effectively.
• Reducing symptoms: IFS has been shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
• Developing self-compassion: encourages a kind and understanding approach to all parts of yourself, even those you might typically judge or dislike.
• Accessing your "Self": IFS helps you connect with your core Self, which is characterized by calmness, curiosity, and compassion
• Non-judgmental approach: IFS views all parts as having positive intentions, which can help reduce self-criticism and shame