What is IFS?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of therapy that helps people understand and heal the different “parts” within themselves. Like the angry part, the anxious part, or the part that wants to avoid things. These parts often developed to protect you during hard times, but they can sometimes create inner conflict or distress. IFS helps you connect with your calm, curious, compassionate core and build a respectful, healing relationship with each part. It’s a gentle and powerful approach that’s especially helpful for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
What is the week-by-week process of IFS?
IFS is a step-by-step therapy that helps people heal by getting to know and care for the different parts of themselves. The number of sessions can vary, but many people start to feel more inner peace and balance as they begin to understand and support their parts.
Understanding
IFS
Learning about parts
and the Self.
Identifying
Parts
Noticing emotions, thoughts, and inner voices.
Separating Self from Parts
Finding calm curiosity toward inner experiences.
Building Relationships with Parts
Listening to each part without judgment.
Understanding Protective Parts
Discovering how parts
try to help you.
Healing
Wounded Parts
Helping parts release pain
and trauma.
Restoring Internal Balance
Creating harmony among all parts.
Ongoing
Integration
Using Self-leadership
in daily life.
Is IFS the right therapy option for me?
If you find yourself feeling emotionally stuck, conflicted, or overwhelmed by parts of yourself, like a critical inner voice or a part that reacts strongly to stress, Internal Family Systems (IFS) may be a powerful and healing option for you. IFS is especially helpful if you've experienced trauma, struggle with self-esteem, or feel like different “parts” of you are pulling in opposite directions. This therapy views all parts of you with compassion and helps you build a calmer, more centered inner self to lead the way. If you're looking for a non-judgmental, empowering way to heal deep emotional wounds, IFS could be a meaningful path forward.