WAs 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 three

storytellers or parts: head, heart, and body. 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 racionalize, figure out, questioning.

● 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.

● 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.

Above our protectors and exiles, we have what Dr. Schwartz defines Self as our core self that

has the 8 C's: Compassion, Confident, Calm, Clarity, Creativity, Connectedness, 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)