A quick note before you read:
This blog is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health treatment. The goal of these posts is to help increase awareness and understanding of mental health in general, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and to support and complement the counseling work you may already be doing.
Eight Things to Know About Self in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
If you’ve spent any time around Internal Family Systems (IFS), you’ve probably heard therapists and practitioners talk about “Self.” Self is considered the healing agent in IFS and is central to the model. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts. People often assume that Self is simply a calm feeling, a wise…
4 Essential Truths About IFS Parts: What You Need to Know (Part 1)
1. Everyone Has Parts Parts are not a sign that something is wrong with you, they are a universal feature of being human. Just like we take on different roles in life (mother, friend, worker, partner), we also have internal roles that show up in different situations. For some, parts come with strong somatic experience,…
Why Anxiety Persists:What It’s Protecting and How to Work With It (Part 2)
If you’ve read my last post, you know that self-awareness is an important step, but insight alone often isn’t enough to calm persistent anxiety. In this post, we’ll explore what anxiety is often protecting underneath, why it can feel so stubborn, and how we can work with it in a gentle, practical way. 4. Anxiety…