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Explore the surprising role anger plays in protecting vulnerable parts of yourself through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Discover how this often misunderstood emotion can be a pathway to healing and self-awareness.

The terms Parts and Self come up in anything related to Internal Family Systems℠(IFS), but what are they really?

Check out this blog written by IFS-TC clinician Alicia Dabney to learn more!

This month, The IFS Telehealth Collective is ready to introduce you to Stephen Toriello, the newest California-based member of our team now accepting clients for Online IFS therapy. We had the opportunity hear from Stephen about how he first discovered IFS therapy, his focus on trauma-informed meditation practices and somatic applications of IFS, and what you might find him up to on the weekend.

Learn more about IFS clinician Stephen Toriello to see if he seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Jorge Martin, a member of our California team now accepting clients for Online IFS therapy. We had the opportunity to talk with Jorge his identity as a Brazilian-American, his love of salsa dancing, and how IFS has become the center of his therapeutic style and his way of listening to his own internal experience.

Learn more about IFS clinician Jorge Martin to see if he seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Matt Fishman, a member of our New York team now accepting clients for Online IFS therapy. We had the opportunity to talk with Matt about his love of music, parallel parking skills, and how discovering IFS pivoted his whole approach to therapy!

Learn more about IFS clinician Matt Fishman to see if he seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Lindsey Ramsey! She is now accepting clients for Online IFS therapy in Oregon. We had the opportunity to chat with Lindsey about the powerful antidote to loneliness provided by IFS and getting to know our parts, and more!

Learn more about IFS clinician Lindsey Ramsey to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Nancy Edenfield who is now accepting clients in California, Florida, and Michigan. We had the opportunity to sit down with Nancy for a chat about the “playfully magical” healing available through IFS therapy.

Learn more about IFS clinician Nancy Edenfield to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

Different protector parts use different strategies: managers will seek to pre-empt emotional pain by keeping things in control, while firefighters will react to emotional pain that has been triggered by trying to numb, distract, or douse the feelings. What do these two types of protectors have in common? They both do what they can to protect the most vulnerable, wounded, exiled parts of us that have taken on burdens and beliefs as a result of these painful experiences.

Internal Family Systems℠ (IFS) is not a “one size fits all” process. It allows for a tailored approach to healing that encompasses various life experiences, backgrounds, personalities, and reasons for seeking therapy. External factors are not the only consideration. Each person has a uniquely individual internal system—not unlike a one-of-a-kind fingerprint—with different needs and responses that will inform the way IFS therapy unfolds.

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Maybe you’ve tried meditation for yourself or have installed one of the popular meditation apps on your phone. Whether you have a regular practice, have intermittently tried it before giving up on it, or are merely curious, this article explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to mindfulness, and how these practices can augment your progress in therapy.

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The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Zila Phillips who is now accepting clients in Oregon. We had the opportunity to sit down with Zila for a chat about how she supports clients in gaining access to their innate wisdom to heal.

Learn more about IFS clinician Zila Phillips to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Jessica Starr, LCSW who is now accepting clients in Oregon. We had the opportunity to sit down with Jessica for a chat about what drew her to IFS therapy and how she incorporates somatic body-centered work into her approach to help clients live a fuller and more peaceful life.

Learn more about IFS clinician Jessica Starr to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

The IFS approach is collaborative in nature and your IFS therapist will probably encourage you to stay connected to your parts during the week or to notice what’s happening inside as you go about your day. Incorporating small practices of your own every day can accelerate your progress toward your goals, support you as you continue to get to know your inner world of parts, and start building internal trust in your core Self as the leader of your system.

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Externalizing in IFS involves representing your parts concretely using a variety of approaches, materials, and techniques such as visual art, mapping, movement, sculpting, psychodrama, music, and writing. Through these processes, the inner world is made visible and tangible in a way that lends greater clarity and perspective or provides the opportunity to interact with a part in new ways.

In this blog, clinician Alicia Dabney explores some of the benefits and unique considerations of externalizing! Continue reading to learn more.

The IFS Telehealth Collective is honored to have Meghan Lincoln, LCSW of New York on the team. Her friendly and collaborative approach to IFS therapy is informed by her background in mindfulness, yoga, and her affinity for team sports. We had the chance to sit down with Meghan in New York for a chat about what led her to IFS therapy and the difference between understanding and healing.

Learn more about IFS clinician Meghan Lincoln to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

Though neurodiversity encompasses the full and vast spectrum of cognitive traits and experiences, it is those with neurodivergence who are more likely to be marginalized. As we increase the acceptance and understanding of human diversity in general and advocate for more affirming care for all, so too can we offer adaptations of IFS to meet the needs of all clients.

In this blog, clinician Clarissa Harwell explores how to support your Neurotype with Internal Family Systems! Continue reading to learn more.

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Alicia Dabney, LMFT, who is now accepting clients in California!

Learn more about IFS clinician Alicia Dabney to see if she seems like a right fit for you!

Do you have the privilege of being a parent? When was the last time you had a negative thought about your child? If you’re blessed like I am, it wasn’t all that long ago. This is a judgment-free zone so go ahead and acknowledge any recent times you’ve let those not-so-kind thoughts fly.

In this blog, clinician Clarissa Harwell explores how to Self-led Parenting with IFS! Continue reading to learn more.

The IFS Telehealth Collective is delighted to introduce you to Calle Wieg, LMFT, who is now accepting clients in California. From the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Calle shares her sense of adventure and what guides her as a therapist.

Learn more about IFS clinician Calle Wieg to see if she seems like a right fit for you!