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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


Soul Retrieval: Overcoming and healing complex trauma
How is the parts model of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy so instrumental in client's recovery from complex trauma, and why is likened to "soul retrieval"? Learn more in this post.
Sean Cuthbert
May 26, 20194 min read


Trailheads in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
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.
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 13, 20185 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


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


Why should you practice mindfulness?
Unless you’re living in a cave (like a monk), you’ve probably noticed that mindfulness is everywhere. There are many well-known apps...
Sean Cuthbert
Oct 12, 20185 min read
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