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What is Internal Family Systems?

What is Internal Family Systems?by: Jim Squire RPPublished on: 28/08/2025

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic model developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It’s based on the idea that the mind is made up of different “parts,” each with its own perspective, emotions, and role.

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What is Internal Family Systems?