Many people have found my articles to be a good starting point to learn IFS.

I have grouped my here articles that cover the basics by topic: general IFS, protectors, managers, firefighters, exiles, and Self.

1- General IFS Articles based on the wisdom of the founder, Richard Schwartz, for an overview of the model

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Richard Schwartz's message: "No Bad Parts"

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Richard Schwartz's message: "No Bad Parts"

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Ever feel like you’re at war with yourself?

Dr. Richard Schwartz explains why “no bad parts” exist within us.

Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help heal trauma and restore wholeness.

Understand the surprising protective intentions behind even your most destructive parts.

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Accessing Self: Navigating Fear & Finding Calm in Crisis (Video by Dick Schwartz)

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Accessing Self: Navigating Fear & Finding Calm in Crisis (Video by Dick Schwartz)

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Learn from the wisdom of Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS, what to do in times of crisis and difficulties.

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What is a trailhead in IFS?

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IFS, Parts, IFS foundations

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

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2- Protectors: managers and firefighters

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

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

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IFS, Parts, protectors, Burden, IFS foundations protectors

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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IFS Protector Parts - What are Managers?

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IFS Protector Parts - What are Managers?

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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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IFS Protector Parts - What are Firefighters?

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IFS Protector Parts - What are Firefighters?

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IFS, trauma, IFS foundations protectors

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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IFS Protector Parts (Managers and Firefighters) - what are they?

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IFS Protector Parts (Managers and Firefighters) - what are they?

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IFS, protectors, managers, firefighters, IFS foundations protectors

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

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3 - The Self

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Self in IFS Therapy - what it is, what are the 8 C's and the 5 P's of Self

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Self in IFS Therapy - what it is, what are the 8 C's and the 5 P's of Self

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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.

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IFS Meditations for Self and other Video meditations by Richard (Dick) C. Schwartz - my review and collection

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IFS Meditations for Self and other Video meditations by Richard (Dick) C. Schwartz - my review and collection

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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.

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3 ways to understand what Self is in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy

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3 ways to understand what Self is in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy

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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.

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