Free Beginner's Guide to IFS

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Not sure where to begin? This one-minute welcome video will help you feel oriented and supported.

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What is Internal Family Systems?

Lets start at the beginning: What exactly is IFS and why is it so life-changing for so many people?

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Benefits of IFS

Now that you know what it is, here's how IFS can actually help you - in real life, with real parts.

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What are Parts?

IFS teaches us that we're made up of different parts - (very similar to inner child healing or shadow work)

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What are Managers?

Explore the parts of you that are proactive protectors. These are the ones who work hard to keep life on track. Manager parts help plan, organize, schedule, control, and even motivate—all in an attempt to protect you.

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What are Firefighters?

Firefighters are the parts of you that are reactive protectors. They rush in when things feel overwhelming—acting fast to distract, numb, or escape intense emotion. Firefighters act to help you shut down pain at any cost. Their goal? Relief, at all costs.

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What Are Exiles?

Exiles are the tender, hidden parts of you that carry pain, shame, fear, or grief from the past. They’re often pushed away, but they also hold the parts most in need of your compassion and care.

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What is Self?

Beneath all your parts is something steady, calm, and powerful—your Self. This is the core of who you truly are.

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The 8 Cs of Self Energy

When Self is leading, these 8 qualities naturally shine through - creating healing and harmony inside.

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The 5 Ps of Self Energy

And when you're connecting with your parts, these 5 powerful qualities help you stay steady, clear and kind.

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The 6 Fs in IFS

So how do we actually connect with a part? The 6 Fs are the gentle steps we follow to build trust and healing

How Does IFS Work

This bring it all together: here's how the process of IFS therapy actually unfolds - step by step.

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