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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 parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy? How do they operate, and how do they cast into their roles? Find out in this blog post.

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

Working with Inner Critics is a common process in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. The 7 types of Inner Critics are discussed here.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, working with protective parts is key, as these parts have survival strategies from early life.

Harsh Inner Critics are some of the most challenging parts to deal with both in therapy and in life. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy doesn't try and shut the Inner Critic down or push it away; instead we turn toward it with curiosity and ask it how it is trying to help us? This sets the scene for a new relationship to build, and change to happen.

What are trailheads in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, and how are they different from what is commonly known as a "trigger"? Find out why the trailhead is a more useful concept for therapy and the change process by reading more.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, shame is a two-part problem: critics that shame, and exiles that hold that shame. In this post found out more about how we can help the parts involved in the shame process, and transform them back into their original state.

A lot of men come to therapy - or are told to come to therapy - to deal with their angry parts. Here's what that looks like practically...