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The 6 reasons why parts remain in their extreme role in IFS (Internal Family Systems)

April 23, 2022 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.

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In General Mental Health Tags IFS, Parts, protectors, Burden, IFS foundations protectors
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IFS Protector Parts - What are Managers?

February 21, 2021 Alessio Rizzo
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Learn about Managers in IFS

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.

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In General Mental Health Tags IFS, trauma, managers, Burden, IFS foundations protectors
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IFS Protector Parts - What are Firefighters?

February 20, 2021 Alessio Rizzo
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FIREFIGHTERS in IFS

Learn what they are and what they do

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.

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In General Mental Health Tags IFS, trauma, IFS foundations protectors
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IFS Protector Parts (Managers and Firefighters) - what are they?

February 15, 2021 Alessio Rizzo
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IFS Protectors

Managers and Firefighters

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

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In General Mental Health Tags IFS, protectors, managers, firefighters, IFS foundations protectors
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