IFS Consultation
ALL PARTS ARE WELCOME!
Neurobiology of Parts, Trauma, & Burdens
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Neurobiology & Polyvagal Theory
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Trauma-Informed Care & Expertise
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Structural Theory of Dissociation
All Cases Welcome
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Complex Trauma & Dissociation
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Eating Disorders & Body Image
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Anxiety, Phobia, & Panic
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Obsessions, OCD, & Related Disorders
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Unresolved Grief & Depression
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Borderline Personality, Self-harm, & Suicidal
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Empaths, Healers, & Neurodivergent populations
Deepen Core IFS Skill: Unblending
Use the 6 F’s to build internal relationships, support unblending, externalize inner experiences, and enhance emotional regulation.
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Find the Part – Notice where a part or sensation arises in your body. Identify where it needs attention.
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Focus In – Turn inward with curiosity. Observe and describe what you notice.
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Flesh Out – Learn about the part by asking IFS-informed questions with curiosity.
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Feel Towards – Notice how you feel about the part. Look for Self-qualities and understand protectors. Parts often need to be heard.
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Befriend – Build internal cooperation. Connect indirectly (Self to part) or directly (part to therapist).
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Fear Finding – Identify what fears drive this part’s actions. Understand its concerns.
Self-Energy & Beyond
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Basic, Advanced & Specialized techniques
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Cultural Considerations & Competencies
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Legacy Burdens
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Somatic-based IFS
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IFS, Egoe States, & Structural Theory of Dissociation
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Attachment theory and conceptualization
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Early Trauma work and more...
Professional Self-Care
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Self-Energy & Resiliency
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Compassion Fatigue & Self-awareness
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Transference & Countertransference
IFS Core Self Qualities
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Calmness - Being centered, grounded, and present
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Curiosity - Genuinely open and curious. No agenda!
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Compassionate - Seeing the humanity, caring for, and recognizing of other’s pain
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Confidence - Knowing your Core Self holds wisdom and knowledge
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Courage - Approaching fear with compassion and openness. Responding consciously
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Clarity - Seeing clearly. Undistorted reality
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Connectedness - Feeling a sense of connection. We are all One. Separateness is an illusion.
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Creativity - Freedom to be you and explore your creative potential
Approved Clinical Consultant
& Certified Therapist
Healing Through Acceptance
Discover the transformative power of Internal Family Systems therapy, a therapeutic approach that embraces a non-pathologizing and deeply compassionate perspective. A heart-centered lens, IFS empowers you to cultivate a deep acceptance of your personality's diverse facets, laying the foundation for enduring growth.
IFS gently guides you to connect with your true Self, leveraging the qualities of compassion, curiosity, clarity, calm, connectedness, courage, confidence, and creativity. The Self illuminates the path toward self-discovery and healing.
All Parts Welcome Exercise
Benefits to IFS Therapy
Self-Energy Creates a Powerful Healing Space
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Promotes Self-compassion
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Liberates parts from extreme roles
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Restores faith in the Self
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Re-harmonizes the inner system, building more internal trust and cooperation
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Encourages Self-led interactions in the world
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Views depression, dissociation, and other symptoms as normal reactions to trauma & distress
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Prepares you for the ups and downs of being human
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It empowers you to move forward with courage and to love yourself more
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It helps you heal deep wounds from your past
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Learn what is most meaningful and fulfilling to you
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Changes unwanted patterns more holistically
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Gently and creatively reduces inner conflict that keeps you stuck
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Allow the Self to witness wounds and pain to be released, restoring your natural gifts
