Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
What is IFS?
IFS is a therapy modality that believes that our minds are made up of parts that intervene in our lives when they deem necessary. It also believes that we have the ability to see these parts from the eyes of the “self” and provide healing and guidance where needed. To some, IFS seems a little far fetched but we use parts language in our everyday lives. Like when we find ourselves saying something like, “ Part of me really wishes I could go to that party but another part of me knows I won’t be able to handle the noise.” IFS says, “ what if we could collaborate with those parts that you feel are holding you back from being your true self?”
What are the benefits?
Clients that have received EMDR report:
Reduced anxiety and depression
Decreased negative somatic symptoms
Reduced stress symptoms and trauma symptoms
Fast relief from old and new traumas
How does it work?
IFS works by acknowledging the difficult parts within ourselves, and addressing them with curiosity instead of judgment and then guiding those parts through the healing and release of difficult experiences.