The Top 5 Must-Read Books on IFS Therapy for Non-Therapists
IFS therapy can be a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. Whether you are new to IFS or looking to deepen your understanding, these five books provide accessible and practical insights into the Internal Family Systems model and include practical exercises for the reader.
Exploring Creative Paths in IFS: 8 Tools for Externalising Parts through Art and Expression
Most of your IFS work in therapy with your eyes closed, speaking to your parts. Despite this, there are lots of creative ways that you can connect with your parts. This article takes you through various creative methods to deepen your IFS work.
Getting to Know Your Parts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protector Interviews
Learn more about protectors in IFS and explore step-by-step instructions for engaging with your protectors with compassion and curiosity.
Exploring IFS Therapy: Resources for Self-Guided Practice
There is a range of valuable resources to support your self-guided IFS practice. This post features meditations, exercises and books to get you started.
Explore the World of IFS-Based Therapy Apps: A New Way to Access Mental Health Support
Interested in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? Did you know that you can learn to practice it yourself? While a therapist's support may be required for more challenging aspects, the act of being with and listening to our parts is something we can all do ourselves. With the emergence of technology and AI in the therapy field, IFS-based apps can offer great support for your inner work.
Unburdened Exiles: How to Check in and Deepen the Work
Checking in with an unburdened exile is a powerful way to deepen the work that has been done in therapy. In this article, I'll guide you through the steps of checking in with an exile, including the purpose of the check-in, the steps to follow, and what to do if the exile is in distress.
Four IFS Meditations to Deepen Your Inner Work
Guided meditations can be a great way to start getting to know your own system of parts. Here are four meditations all with a slightly different style and focus that can serve as an experiential introduction to IFS.
The Power of a Daily Parts Check-In: Building Trust and Connection with Your Internal System
The beauty of a check-in practice is that the more space we create for parts to be heard and witnessed, the less they feel they need to take us over in extreme ways. A daily check-in helps us to start building trust and a secure attachment with our parts, which in turn enables deeper work to happen during therapy.