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In IFS therapy according to Dr. Richard Schwartz, we assume that we all have a whole family of inner parts that become active in different situations and influence our behavior. This explains for example why we sometimes dislike ourselves or behave in ways that we actually find useless.

 

The first step is to recognize

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It's a part of you, but not you yourself.

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When we recognize these parts and stop identifying with them, we can get to know them and understand what drives them.

In this way, we form a connection with our parts and bring trust and love to our inner system. 

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We can't make our parts go away, but we can help them change.

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Usually when we listen to our parts without any agenda, we find that they really just want to help us.

All of our parts have good intentions and can become valuable resources for us.

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From conditioning to self-leadership

 

 

The more trust our parts gain in us, the more willing they are to let us take the lead, even in difficult situations.

In this way we can dissolve our conditionings and protective mechanisms and consciously lead our inner family according to our values.

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