Trauma & PTSD Articles
Learn how to work with guilt using the language and tools of IFS Therapy.
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.
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.