Author » Tessa Peoples, MFT

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Internal Family Systems Therapy: What You Need to Know

October 21, 2021

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) helps us understand the mind as a collection of different “parts.” Each part has its feelings, roles, and ways of interacting. This approach shows that our inner conflicts—like feeling torn or overwhelmed—come from different parts within us, each trying to protect or help in its way. Many people find that…

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