Internal Family Systems Model
“IFS posits that the mind is made up of multiple parts, and underlying them is a person's core or true Self. Like members of a family, a person's inner parts can take on extreme roles or subpersonalities. Each part has its own perspective, interests, memories, and viewpoint. A core tenet of IFS is that every part has a positive intent, even if its actions are counterproductive or cause dysfunction. There is no need to fight with, coerce, or eliminate parts; the IFS method promotes internal connection and harmony to bring the mind back into balance.”
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Internal Family Systems
Steven Weill
“IFS sounds like a corporate reorg and its central premise is that your mind is already running one. It was developed by Richard Schwartz and is based on the idea that the mind is naturally split into multiples - that we all contain different “parts” with their own emotions, beliefs, ages, memories, and strategies. This is not the same thing as having multiple personalities. I assure you. It is a f”
Julia
“I’ve been going thru some major health issues this year, IFS with my therapist has been a game changer. The basic idea is that we are all made up of our self plus a multitude of “parts.” Each has their own role and reason for being there, but none get to take over your life. It is simple but has taught me how to recognize and nurture all these parts of myself that have been around for decades that”
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