Internal Family Systems (IFS) provides a framework for developing an understanding of, and relationship with, our internal parts with genuine curiosity, acceptance and compassion. The IFS Model was developed by Richard C. Schwartz in 1980s. Originally created for utilizing in psychotherapy, it has since evolved to be used in a variety of settings, such as coaching, personal development, and others in the healing professions.
Our Inner World
IFS helps us access our inner resources, some of which we may have never realized existed. Often, anxiety or depression takes control for so long that we overlook our innate internal strengths. IFS conveys the important message that we are not defined by our anxiety, depression, or trauma; instead, we possess an entire inner world ready to help us restore balance.
Both IFS-trained and IFS-informed therapists utilize IFS to help clients explore and understand their inner systems. In therapy, we honor each part of ourselves as playing a vital role in our internal system and approach all parts with curiosity and compassion. The Phoenix Center has both IFS-trained and IFS-informed therapists, and we frequently offer IFS workshops for clinicians interested in learning more about this modality.
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Upcoming Professional IFS Workshops
with Lauren Williams, LSW, MSS, CTP, CRS, CFRS
