Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS, often talks about “trailheads”. In this article I explain as clearly as possible what we mean by them.
Read moreGender and sexual identity formation through the lens of Internal Family Systems
This article looks at gender and sexual identity formation through the lens of IFS, and introduces the model of the Star of Self.
Read moreIFS Meditation to allow the body to self-heal
Listen to this free guided IFS meditation to allow your body to enter into a state of self-healing.
Read moreThe 6 reasons why parts remain in their extreme role in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Learn the 6 main reasons why parts do not leave their extreme roles according to Dick Schwarts, the founder of IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy. I will also give you tips on how to get “unstuck”, and a free PDF download.
Read moreThree steps to deal with intrusive thoughts with IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Learn what intrusive thoughts are and 3 steps to deal with them from an IFS (Internal Family Systems) perspective
Read moreWorking with guilt with IFS
Working with guilt with IFS
Learn how to work with guilt using the language and tools of IFS Therapy.
Read moreGendered Burdens - how IFS (Internal Family Systems) sees burdens related to gender
Discover what burdens we carry due to gender norms from an IFS perspective.
Read moreThe main reasons why "unburdening" an exile might not lead to full healing
Discover why healing an exile in IFS Therapy might not be fully achieved during a session.
Read moreUnblending from parts - one of the hidden gems of IFS Therapy
Discover the key role that blending and unblending have in IFS Therapy
Read moreThe importance of (and some alternatives to) the question "How do you feel toward this part?" in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Whether you are a therapist or a client, the question “How do you feel towards this part?” is key to the IFS journey. Find out why this question is so important and how you can find alternative ways to ask.
Read more6 psychological reasons why we do not lose weight
Find out about the 6 main psychological reasons why it is so difficult to lose weight. I use the language of IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy by Dick Schwartz to explain these reasons.
Read moreIFS Meditations for Self and other Video meditations by Richard (Dick) C. Schwartz - my review and collection
A collection of IFS meditations and a review of the meditations included in “Meditations for Self” by Richard C. Schwartz, including the famous path meditation.
Read moreUnburdening parts (Exiles and Protectors) in IFS Therapy
Learn what unburdening is in IFS as described by Richard C. Schwartz
Read more3 ways to understand what Self is in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy
Learn about Self in IFS
Self and Self-energy are key concepts to IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy. Learn how to understand what Self and Self-energy are. They are key to heal from anxiety, trauma and other mental health issues.
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