IFS Explained
What is Internal Family Systems?
Internal Family Systems is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy.
Founded by Dr. Richard Schwartz, the model takes the 'family sytems theory' and applies it to the interenal world. IFS believes that within humans thare is multiplicity-there are different parts playing different roles and serving different purposes-some manage, some fight pain, some hide and at the core is our true Self.
There are, as Dr. Schwartz says, no bad parts.
Through exploration and healing of our multiple parts, our internal families to harmonize therefore leading people to experience more of the following Self led qualities listed below in our lives.
- Curiosity.
- Compassion.
- Clarity.
- Connectedness.
- Creativity.
- Courage.
- Confidence.
- Calm.
Resources
IFS Therapist Webpages-many wonderful practitioners use their websites to enhance the learning of IFS-Check out some of my favorites.
https://www.toniherbineblank.com/
https://partsandself.org/ifs-and-trauma/
The Mosaic Mind - Empowering Tormented Selves of Child Abuse Survivors