Almost Awakened

Internal Family systems – Therapy Talking To Your Parts: Almost Awakened: 156

Jun 27, 2023
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INSIGHT

IFS Core Concept

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy views the self as comprising multiple sub-personalities or "parts."
  • These parts, including protectors and exiles, interact and influence our behavior.
INSIGHT

Parts and Their Roles

  • IFS suggests that our "parts" have distinct roles, like managers, firefighters, and exiles.
  • Each part has positive intentions, even if their actions are counterproductive.
ANECDOTE

IFS in Action: Disagreement

  • Cory Reese shares an example of using IFS during a disagreement with his wife.
  • By recognizing his "defensiveness" part, he could step back and understand her perspective better.
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