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The Secret Fears of Protector Parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Protective parts in IFS Therapy are driven by fear. Find out what the 10 most common protective fears are, and how to negotiate effectively with protective parts so they will relax and trust.
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 165 min read


Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Perfectionists: Freeing Yourself from Inner Critics
Suffer from Perfectionism, or get called a Perfectionist? Here's an IFS Understanding of Perfectionism and Perfectionists and how to connect to this systems of parts.
Sean Cuthbert
Sep 116 min read


What are the 6F's of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
What are the 6F's in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, and why are they so important in the process of getting to know your parts? Find out in this insightful blog post.
Sean Cuthbert
Aug 285 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


Common Misconceptions about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
This post clears up common misconceptions about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Get clarity around what IFS is, and what it is not.
Sean Cuthbert
Mar 85 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


How do people change with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
What are the mechanisms of change in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how is this different from other modalities?
Sean Cuthbert
Jul 21, 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


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


IFS and attachment theory in action: which part of you is choosing your partners?
Wondering why your romantic life is difficult? Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help discern which part of you chooses your partners.
Sean Cuthbert
Jun 11, 20236 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


The "Self" in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model holds that each of us has a Self - who each of us is at our core with our parts separate. In this post, discover what the Self is in IFS, and why it's important to the change process.
Sean Cuthbert
Jul 11, 20215 min read


Men and their angry parts
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...
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 12, 20182 min read
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