A Very Brief Overview of IFS Therapy
IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy is a form of psychotherapy that views the mind as made up of distinct subpersonalities each with its own perspectives, memories, and roles. Developed by Richard Schwartz, IFS helps individuals understand and harmonize these parts, facilitating self-discovery and healing. The goal is to promote self-leadership, where the “Self” can effectively manage and integrate these parts, leading to improved emotional well-being and personal growth. IFS is particularly effective for trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
It’s called IFS, or Internal Family Systems, because it conceptualizes the mind as an internal family made up of various “parts” or subpersonalities, each with its own roles, feelings, and perspectives, much like members of a family. This model emphasizes the importance of understanding and harmonizing these parts to achieve emotional balance and healing.
