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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Discover why healing an exile in IFS Therapy might not be fully achieved during a session.

Discover the key role that blending and unblending have in IFS Therapy

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.

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.

Learn how Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS Therapy, describes the ways in which we exile the most vulnerable and vital parts of ourselves.

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.

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

Learn what to look for in a psychotherapist when you want to bring your polyamory to your sessions. IFS (Internal Family Systems) could be a good model for you.

In this article, I am going to describe how IFS works with clients to change limiting beliefs that no longer serve a purpose in life, and how it is different from CBT.

Learn about the 6 steps that IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy uses to get to know Protectors.

IFS helps us understand the stress we feel when we cannot stop being over-productive. This article talks about polarised protective parts and explain how IFS offers a way forward to reduce stress.

Sometimes we feel like a victim. Learn how IFS deal with the Victim Archetype.

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.

Learn what IFS (Internal Family Systems) protectors are and how a Manager is different to a Firefighter.

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.

Learn how IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy can give you the tools to deal with anxiety, procrastination and ambivalence by accessing your “inner system”