Resources
Have you ever wished certain parts of yourself didn’t exist? The parts that hold you back or make you act in ways you regret? Instead of trying to get rid of these parts, what if you could get to know them and understand their perspective? That’s the premise of Internal Family Systems (IFS) – an approach that helps us better comprehend the different “parts” that make up our psyche.
With an open mind, I can guide you in becoming more aware of what’s happening within and gently invite these rejected or ignored parts to express themselves, providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for honest dialogue. There’s no pressure to say the “right” thing – whatever arises will be welcomed and respected. Through this process, you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself as a whole, integrating all your facets into a cohesive, empowered sense of self.
IFS teaches us to embrace these parts with compassion, allowing us to move through life with greater freedom and wholeness, rather than trying to eliminate the challenging aspects of our inner landscape.
For additional information, please watch the following “IFS Explained” YouTube videos:
2:33 Animated video – What is IFS?
7:48 Founder of IFS – Dr. Richard Schwartz explains Internal Family Systems (IFS)
6:42 Chalkboard Presentation – Internal Family Systems Introduction
18:37 Dr. Tori Olds (psychologist) – What is IFS Therapy? | Intro to Internal Family Systems
Resources to help you through the day
14:51 Thich Nat Hanh – How to stay in the present moment when it feels unbearable
16:32 Eckhart Tolle – How do I keep from being triggered
Should you experience intense and difficult emotions, here are a few videos that may help you work with and release the intensity of those emotions from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective. In IFS, we understand that different parts of ourselves may hold those emotions.
The videos below, will help you identify and connect with those parts and then help them begin to release or transform the emotions and actions that are getting in the way of your mental and spiritual wellness.
Self-Healing Guided Meditation: Internal Family Systems
Recognizing and Working with Anxious Parts