Managers, Firefighters, Exiles and the Self – Introduction to the different parts and aspects of our system in IFS

This article explores the key parts discussed in Internal Family Systems (IFS)—Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles—and provides real-life examples of how these parts might manifest. It also introduces the concept of the Self, the core essence of who we are, which serves as a compassionate and guiding presence distinct from our parts.