Internal Family Systems | Sean Cuthbert Clinic

Sean Cuthbert

Sep 293 min read

Respecting Protectors: Gaining Permission from Managers and Firefighters in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Gaining permission from protective parts before working with Exiles in IFS is essential. Here's why, and how to go about it.

Sean Cuthbert

Jul 214 min read

How do people change with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

What are the mechanisms of change in Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how is this different from other modalities?

Sean Cuthbert

Jun 133 min read

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Biomimicry Approach to Healing

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is the prime example of a biomimicry approach to healing in the mental health and psychotherapy field.

Sean Cuthbert

Dec 30, 20233 min read

Releasing the burdens of "Toxic Masculinity": The transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy understands "toxic masculinity" as parts with extreme beliefs about what it means to be a man.

Sean Cuthbert

Jun 11, 20236 min read

IFS and attachment theory in action: which part of you is choosing your partners?

Wondering why your romantic life is difficult? Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help discern which part of you chooses your partners.

Sean Cuthbert

Oct 2, 20224 min read

Types of "Inner Critic" in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Working with Inner Critics is a common process in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. The 7 types of Inner Critics are discussed here.

Sean Cuthbert

Nov 2, 20204 min read

The Soul Nerve and Trauma Recovery

How do polyvagal-informed therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy allow the full mind-body system to be the focus of therapy.

Sean Cuthbert

Oct 12, 20182 min read

Men and their angry parts

A lot of men come to therapy - or are told to come to therapy - to deal with their angry parts. Here's what that looks like practically...

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