IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy Articles

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What is a trailhead in IFS?
IFS, Parts
Alessio Rizzo
What is a trailhead in IFS?
IFS, Parts
Alessio Rizzo

Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS, often talks about “trailheads”. In this article I explain as clearly as possible what we mean by them.

IFS, Parts
Alessio Rizzo
Gender and sexual identity formation through the lens of Internal Family Systems
Self, LGBT, IFS, Parts
Mag.(FH) Magdalena Ségur-Cabanac, MSc
Gender and sexual identity formation through the lens of Internal Family Systems
Self, LGBT, IFS, Parts
Mag.(FH) Magdalena Ségur-Cabanac, MSc

This article looks at gender and sexual identity formation through the lens of IFS, and introduces the model of the Star of Self.

Self, LGBT, IFS, Parts
Mag.(FH) Magdalena Ségur-Cabanac, MSc
What are Self-like Parts in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Self, IFS, protectors
Alessio Rizzo
What are Self-like Parts in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Self, IFS, protectors
Alessio Rizzo

Lear what Self-like parts are and how to differentiate them from Self in IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy.

Self, IFS, protectors
Alessio Rizzo
LGBTQI* inclusive therapy - Why IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy is a good model for the LGBTQI* Community
IFS, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo
LGBTQI* inclusive therapy - Why IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy is a good model for the LGBTQI* Community
IFS, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo

The 3 reasons that make IFS Therapy a good match for the LGBTQI* community

IFS, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo
IFS Meditation to allow the body to self-heal
IFS, meditation, Parts, Self
Alessio Rizzo
IFS Meditation to allow the body to self-heal
IFS, meditation, Parts, Self
Alessio Rizzo

Listen to this free guided IFS meditation to allow your body to enter into a state of self-healing.

IFS, meditation, Parts, Self
Alessio Rizzo
The 6 reasons why parts remain in their extreme role in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
IFS, Parts, protectors, Burden
Alessio Rizzo
The 6 reasons why parts remain in their extreme role in IFS (Internal Family Systems)
IFS, Parts, protectors, Burden
Alessio Rizzo

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.

IFS, Parts, protectors, Burden
Alessio Rizzo
Three steps to deal with intrusive thoughts with IFS (Internal Family Systems)
IFS, protectors, Parts, anxiety, OCD
Alessio Rizzo
Three steps to deal with intrusive thoughts with IFS (Internal Family Systems)
IFS, protectors, Parts, anxiety, OCD
Alessio Rizzo

Learn what intrusive thoughts are and 3 steps to deal with them from an IFS (Internal Family Systems) perspective

IFS, protectors, Parts, anxiety, OCD
Alessio Rizzo
Working with guilt with IFS
IFS, Parts, Guilt, trauma, PTSD
Alessio Rizzo
Working with guilt with IFS
IFS, Parts, Guilt, trauma, PTSD
Alessio Rizzo

Learn how to work with guilt using the language and tools of IFS Therapy.

IFS, Parts, Guilt, trauma, PTSD
Alessio Rizzo
Gendered Burdens - how IFS (Internal Family Systems) sees burdens related to gender
IFS, Gender, Burden, Guil, Shame, Parts, protectors, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo
Gendered Burdens - how IFS (Internal Family Systems) sees burdens related to gender
IFS, Gender, Burden, Guil, Shame, Parts, protectors, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo

Discover what burdens we carry due to gender norms from an IFS perspective.

IFS, Gender, Burden, Guil, Shame, Parts, protectors, LGBT
Alessio Rizzo
Self in IFS Therapy - what it is, what are the 8 C's and the 5 P's of Self
Self, IFS
Alessio Rizzo
Self in IFS Therapy - what it is, what are the 8 C's and the 5 P's of Self
Self, IFS
Alessio Rizzo

Read about the 8 C’s and 5 P’s of Self in IFS Therapy according to Richard Schwartz. Free download of PDF sheet available.

Self, IFS
Alessio Rizzo