What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Coaching and How Can it Help?
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“Two souls, alas, are housed within my breast,

And each will wrestle for the mastery there.”

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― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust

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If you’re looking for a new way to approach personal growth and mental wellness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching may be just what you need. IFS coaching is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz which has been gaining popularity in recent years for its unique approach to helping people create meaningful change in their lives. Let’s explore what this type of coaching is and how it can be helpful. 

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Internal Family Systems Coaching (IFS): 

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You are welcome here, and all of your parts are welcome too.

Internal Family Systems coaching uses a holistic, family-based model to help clients gain insight into their innermost thoughts and feelings. The goal of IFS coaching is not only to help clients gain understanding of themselves but also to help them find greater peace and harmony in their lives. 

IFS is a movement within transformative psychotherapy - a new, empowering paradigm that is based on the belief that the natural state of the mind is multiple. Each person consists of different inner parts which contain important qualities and have different responsibilities. They are embedded within the bigger structure of our core Self - the wise, eternal, unchanging essence that knows how to heal and allows us to become more integrated and whole. 

According to IFS there are no bad parts and all parts are welcome. 

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IFS coaches work with clients to identify the parts of the “internal family system” that are causing distress or preventing personal growth. These parts could include anything from childhood trauma or extreme emotions like fear or anger, to more abstract concepts like self-esteem issues or negative self-talk. Once these parts have been identified, the coach helps the client understand how they are affecting their life and how they can be integrated into a healthier inner family system. The goal is not to get rid of the exiled and rejected parts but to unburden them from negative beliefs, emotions or past traumas. 

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IFS leads to a shift in our center of inner gravity and towards more wholeness and self-compassion. By becoming more integrated we cultivate:

• calm
• compassion
• confidence
• clarity
• courage
• connectedness
• creativity
• curiosity

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How Can IFS Coaching Help? 

IFS coaching can provide great benefits for those who are seeking personal growth and mental wellness. It can help clients gain insight into their innermost thoughts and feelings, which can lead to better decision making, improved relationships with others, and an overall sense of well-being. In addition, IFS coaches can provide support through difficult times by helping you recognize patterns in your behavior that may be holding you back from achieving your goals. Finally, IFS coaches will often challenge clients to take risks in order to reach their full potential and make lasting changes in their lives.  

Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching offers a unique approach to personal growth and mental wellness that draws on both psychological theory and practical experience. By helping clients identify the parts of their “inner family system” that are causing distress or preventing personal growth, IFS coaches can provide invaluable assistance in creating meaningful change in their lives. Whether you are struggling with emotional issues from the past or simply looking for support as you journey toward greater self-understanding, an experienced IFS coach may be just what you need!

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Would you like to learn all the tools to heal emotional wounds, develop new beliefs and transform your life from the inside out?

Red Beard Somatic Therapy has a team of experienced IFS practitioners that specialize in helping you heal and integrate your exiled and rejected parts. 

Together we create a safe holding space for you to connect with yourself and heal from trauma. We are dedicated to empowering you so that you can live your life to the fullest and reconnect with your Self. 

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Book your free call now and start your healing journey today!

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We would be honored to support you in your ever-evolving unfolding and look forward to learning more about you. 

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