How do I start IFS? Internal Family Systems Therapy

Humans are complex by nature, and it is part of what makes us all so incredible. We all bring different strengths and skillsets. Some, we find on our own. Others, we are given by the people around us or experiences that we have. As we get older and continue to evolve, our sense of self and identity takes on more, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists and coaches believe that we should celebrate this unique family of traits that we all possess. In this article, we will discuss what IFS is—and why this form of therapy is so revolutionary, even decades after its first introduction.

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00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Finding a therapist
03:27 - Two techniques
04:51 - Mental technique
07:53 - Time limit
10:23 - Three Cs
14:06 - Conclusion

IFS Therapy: An Overview

There are many different schools of thought in psychology and plenty of different approaches to helping our minds. Internal Family Systems therapy is one approach to therapy that was fully developed in the nineties. Decades later, it is still helping people to learn who they are and how that information can be used to help them grow and live a more positive life.

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[darinsmith]

I can totally relate to what you are saying. I have tons of parts. The ones that I know of seam to want me to know of them. There are some that are clearly being protected and exiled.

[catharinealexander]

Wow Conor, just beautiful. Thank you so much for these two tools. I have an IFS book and have always been interested in it but didn't really know where to start. So thank you for this introduction. I believe in this work so much!!

[rumajain]

I love your video. Thank you for explaining very easily. One request to you please make a playlist of your video or number them for beginners like me. . Ifs was introduced to me around 4years back . I try my self.

[biscottone]

I follow a trailhead first thing in the morning. It completely changed my internal clima. My decade long depression just evaporated Initially it was fast, like a lot of my parts where waiting to heal, release and mature into useful and alive energies in my psychological structure. Im still constantly surprised and supported by them. I had a difficult period when working with exiled protectors, and it was caused by me not respecting the wish to postpone the comunication made by another protector. So always respect your whole system, everyone is important! Inner harmony is the way of IFS.


Great video by the way, the second exercise was where i started from but the mapping process always felt a bit off for me. IFS can come easily for some people and other will need to work with a therapist (dont esitate to do that, making contact with one can be one of the best decision of your life) but in anycase keeping the adventure on for a year or two may be necessary to integrate this new way of being, this new way of interaction to your inner life. Have fun! respect, opennes, compassion are wholesome and badass qualities to cultivate.

[joy]

Hello doc. So glad to find this channel❤ thanks for everything you do

[sannaohanawellnessllc]

I love your mission thank you for empowering us ❤

[ronaldmoses]

I am unable to sleep, my parts keep showing up what should I do, please help

[leeboriack]

He isn’t kidding when he said there are few IFS therapists.