Internal Family Systems Fun

Hiya! As a therapist who’s mad about Internal Family Systems (IFS), let me give you the lowdown on how this brilliant approach can shake things up for the better. Picture your mind as a lively family gathering—there’s the inner critic nagging away, the scared kid hiding in the corner, and maybe a fiery part that’s ready to kick off. IFS is all about getting to know these “parts” of yourself, not to chuck them out, but to have a proper chat with them.

You start by tuning into your core Self—that calm, curious, and compassionate bit of you that’s like the wise being everyone trusts. From there, you gently approach these parts, listening to their stories (yep, even the moody ones have something to say). Maybe that anxious part’s been working overtime to protect you, or the angry one’s just knackered from holding it all in. By giving them a bit of love and understanding, they start to chill out, and you help them find new roles—like turning a grumpy Aunt into the life of the party.

The magic? You’re not forcing change; you’re building trust within yourself. It’s messy, fun, and a total game changer, suddenly, you’re not battling your mind, you’re teaming up with it.