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Understanding the Difference Between Parts and the Burdens They Carry in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
In Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, distinguishing between parts and their burdens is essential in understanding the change process. Here I write about this important difference.
Sean Cuthbert
Aug 264 min read


Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the "Inner Critic": What does it Protect in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
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
Sean Cuthbert
May 35 min read


Befriending your "Inner Critic" using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: a practical guide
Befriending your Inner Critic using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy can be transformational. This quick sample dialogue demonstrates.
Sean Cuthbert
Sep 25, 20236 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


Connecting to your "Inner Critic" using Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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.
Sean Cuthbert
Aug 16, 20205 min read


Shame and Exiles in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
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.
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 13, 20185 min read
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