internal family systems

What is IFS?

IFS is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based healing modality that draws from the belief that every human possesses innate wisdom, compassion and healing intelligence. These qualities can become obscured through wounding and trauma, leading to emotional distress and suffering. With the help of IFS, clients can regain access to these qualities and help themselves release painful emotions, experiences, and false beliefs.

Note: IFS can be challenging to explain without experiencing it firsthand. For more information: What is Internal Family Systems? | IFS Institute (ifs-institute.com)

How will this help me?

Over time, clients develop trust in themselves and can approach life from a more grounded, empowered place rather than leading from fear, reactivity and overwhelm.  This enables more choice and ease, and allows clients to embody what IFS calls the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity and connectedness. When these qualities are accessed, their healing power positively affects not only the client’s relationship to themselves but also their relationships to others, their work, and the world at large.

Who is a good fit for IFS with Journey into the Self?

  • Those who have done inner work to identify limiting beliefs, patterns or behaviors but have been unable to shift them

  • Those who are ready to find their own insight and wisdom, rather than seek them externally

  • Those who have sufficient stability and resources in place to support deep inner exploration 

  • Those who have a curiosity and openness towards spirituality 

How often will we meet?

In order for this modality to be most effective, it is important to meet on a regular basis. We ask that clients commit to weekly or bi-weekly 60-minute sessions. If the client feels this work is not a good fit for them, they can terminate services at any point.

We connect with our intuitive guidance to select the practitioner who will be the best fit for you, and you will be matched with the same practitioner for all the services we offer.