Understanding the Parts Within: A Sydney Psychologist's Guide to IFS
Have you ever felt like different parts of you are constantly in conflict? Maybe one part of you wants to take a risk, but another part holds you back. Or, you might find yourself having a deep inner dialogue where different voices try to guide your decisions. If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Many individuals experience these internal conflicts, and there’s a fascinating psychological framework designed to help understand these internal parts: Internal Family Systems (IFS). In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into IFS therapy, exploring its core principles, the parts within, and how it can provide emotional healing. If you’re looking to find inner harmony and understanding of the different “parts” within yourself, this could be an enlightening read. What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)? Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. IFS posits that the mind is made up of multiple "parts" or subpersonal...