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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

"PARTS WORK"

IFS is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy effective in treating many conditions including trauma, depression, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, and relationship issues.

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Goal of IFS

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a type of mental health counseling that focuses on the "internal family" of a person. This approach views the mind as a system of different parts, each with its own unique characteristics and functions.

 

The goal of IFS therapy is to help individuals identify and understand their different parts, healing the wounds they hold, and moving towards greater integration (collaboration of parts as a cohesive whole). This process can lead to improved emotional regulation, increased self-awareness, and a greater sense of inner peace.

The 8 C's of IFS

The outcome of the therapeutic IFS process is that you are freed to live more fully from the 8 C's of your core Self: compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calmness, confidence, courage, and connectedness.

Compassion
Curiosity
Clarity

Compassion

Curiosity

Clarity

Feeling and being kind towards ourself, especially when we encounter difficult feelings.

Being open to new possibilities; bringing curiosity rather than judgment towards ourselves and others.

Seeing things for what they are, and having a vision for our future.

Creativity

Creativity

Using imagination to produce original ideas and freely express ourselves.

Calmness
Confidence

Calmness

Confidence

Being able to access a sense of peace and serenity even in challenging times.

Believing in our worth, and taking action towards our goals.

Courage
Connectedness

Courage

Connectedness

Willingness to feel our feelings, investigate our fears, and take responsibility for our actions.

Feeling a sense of connection with ourself, others around us, and the world at large.

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