Trauma & PTSD Articles
Learn how Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS Therapy, describes the ways in which we exile the most vulnerable and vital parts of ourselves.
Discover how IFS (Internal Family Systems) sees OCD based on the writings of the founder, Richard C. Schwartz
Learn what unburdening is in IFS as described by Richard C. Schwartz
Sometimes we feel like a victim. Learn how IFS deal with the Victim Archetype.
Learn what trauma and PTSD are and what makes them difficult to treat.
Learn about Manager in IFS (Internal Family Systems). These protectors plan in advance and apply clear strategies to make sure certain (bad) things to not happen again. Sometimes they can get burdened in response to trauma.
in IFS (Internal Family Systems), firefighters are parts that protect us when we are in some form of danger (real or perceived). Read to find out more.
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.
Trauma is the result of blocks in our energy systems. These blocks, ruptures and barriers cause distortion in our perception of the world, projections, and also stop the light that we receive and give to the world.
Learn how to work with guilt using the language and tools of IFS Therapy.