What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?
IFS, or Internal Family Systems, is a therapeutic approach developed by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, in the 1980s. Widely used and supported by clinical research, IFS combines systems thinking with elements from various types of family therapy, including structural, strategic, narrative, and Bowenian approaches.
IFS promotes healing and personal growth by addressing the complexities of the human psyche: it is a way of understanding our past experiences and everyday behaviours, as well as a way of navigating traumatic experiences and difficult emotions.
What are IFS Sessions like?
01 You set the pace
While you may feel hopeful and optimistic about starting therapy, you might also feel skeptical and hesitant to share vulnerable thoughts.
That's completely understandable, and in IFS therapy, you set the pace. We won't go faster or slower than what feels right for you.
You can hit the brakes anytime to address any worries or questions you might have.
02 There are no right or wrong answers
In our sessions, I may ask about your reasons for seeking support, however there are no right or wrong answers to any of those questions.
Similarly, I won't offer "ready-made" solutions that may work for others; rather, I'll help you find what works for you personally.
03 Non-judgemental
I firmly believe that all our intentions are inherently good, even if our actions sometimes fall short of our ideals. In our sessions, there are no "bad" topics, opinions, or viewpoints.
Every aspect of you is welcomed and accepted without judgment.
04 The capacity to change is within you
In IFS, we recognize that real healing starts from within. This means that your own inner resources and strengths play a vital role in personal development and change.
My role is simply to guide you in discovering those healing and growth steps.
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