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In Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Self is characterised by the 8C's. There is a 9th "C" quality that can be added to these qualities which is very important: choice. Choice promotes the empowerment that is inherent in the other qualities of Self-energy. This post digs into how supporting clients to find choice is vital in the therapeutic process.

Unblending is a key concept in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. This post explains what unblending is, how to do the unblending process, and the benefits for people when they unblend from parts and lead from a place of Self using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.

Caretaker Parts are one of the most socially rewarded, but internally burdened parts in IFS Therapy. Learn how they are formed, and how we can help them become less extreme, by approaching them with compassion and curiosity, using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.

The Self is the primary healing mechanism in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Find out how accessing the Self can minimise the pain of accessing the past in trauma therapy using IFS.

The Inner Critic protects against a range of Exiles in IFS. Learn about the specific types of Exiles that Inner Critics Protect in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Here are some questions you can ask potential IFS trained therapists when seeking to participate in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy that may help you make the important decision.

This post clears up common misconceptions about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Get clarity around what IFS is, and what it is not.

The "U-turn" is a core skill of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy inviting radical self-reflection in a moment of relational rupture.

Compassion and empathy are key elements in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Find out how these qualities operate in the IFS framework

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy stands out as a unique modality as it is a "constraint-release" model of psychotherapy.

Gaining permission from protective parts before working with Exiles in IFS is essential. Here's why, and how to go about it.

I've written a lot about processes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, and so far I have yet to do any digging into the all...

Navigating Self-like Parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy can be tricky. Here's some things to look out for that will help you.

What are the mechanisms of change in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how is this different from other modalities?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is the prime example of a biomimicry approach to healing in the mental health and psychotherapy field.

Proactive manager parts are extremely active in shame-prone systems. Find out what they look like here and start to notice them.

When people are trying to get their heads around the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy model, one of the first concepts they hear and...

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy understands "toxic masculinity" as parts with extreme beliefs about what it means to be a man.

Befriending your Inner Critic using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy can be transformational. This quick sample dialogue demonstrates.

Polarizations are common in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Here, you will learn what they are and how to work with the effectively.