As a Level 3 Certified IFS psychotherapist, I help you focus on the Self, the essence of who you are, and healing and leading your parts. Our minds are naturally subdivided into parts. Conflicts and extremes in our parts are where problems arise. In order to heal, these must be brought into collaboration with your Self. Dr. Richard Schwartz, the developer of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, groups our parts into three types:

• Managers, This type of protectors rule individuals as they attempt to control relationships and situations in an effort to prevent emotional pain. Examples of managers are, inner critics, helpers, perfectionist, task master, people pleaser, etc.,Many of these protectors live in the head trying to rationalize, figure out, questioning.

• Exiles, these parts are our neglected inner children who carries the burden or our shame become isolated and exiled by the protectors, leaving you feeling vulnerable and fragile. Exiles carry the burdens and belief such as, "I am not good enough," "I do not belong," "I am worthless," etc

• Firefighters, When this type of parts emerges, it tries to control and numb your feelings. They usually use your body through impulsive behaviors such as This is seen in self-destructive behaviors such as substance use, binge-eating, and other counterproductive behaviors.

Above our protectors and exiles, we have what Dr. Schwartz defines Self as our core self that has the 8 C's: Compassion, Confidence, Calm, Clarity, Creativity, Contentedness, Curiosity, Courage and I personally add love and light.

To learn more, please visit: Evolution of The Internal Family Systems Model By Dr. Richard Schwartz, Ph. D. | IFS Institute (ifs-institute.com)