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When Helping Hurts: Understanding Caretaker Parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
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.
Sean Cuthbert
May 256 min read


Respecting Protectors: Gaining Permission from Managers and Firefighters in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Gaining permission from protective parts before working with Exiles in IFS is essential. Here's why, and how to go about it.
Sean Cuthbert
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Navigating Self-like parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: detecting, and working with, covert blocks and obstacles
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.
Sean Cuthbert
Aug 22, 20244 min read


What are "parts" in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
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.
Sean Cuthbert
Feb 10, 20245 min read


When Parts are at war: Polarizations in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Polarizations are common in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Here, you will learn what they are and how to work with the effectively.
Sean Cuthbert
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Types of "Inner Critic" in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Working with Inner Critics is a common process in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. The 7 types of Inner Critics are discussed here.
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 2, 20224 min read


Working with Protective Parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
In Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, working with protective parts is key, as these parts have survival strategies from early life.
Sean Cuthbert
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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