The Basics of Parts Work (IFS)

Have you been to therapy or coaching, but gotten stuck? Or outgrown your practitioner? Maybe you wanted to go deeper but they didn’t have the tools?

Have you often felt conflicted, like there are more than one of you inside your head? Then, wondered if you’re crazy? Or how to live with all of them?

You’re in the right place! Welcome to “Parts Work”, based on Internal Family Systems (IFS). As a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, professional coach, and oddball who’s lived with mental illnesses since childhood, this work has been transformational for my own healing and growth, as well as many of my clients and colleagues.

It’s a complex model you don’t need to understand to benefit. But if you’re curious about its inner workings, I’ve created this short course to explain the basics in a fun, engaging way many people find clear and useful.

In just over 30 minutes, you’ll learn the 6 Core Concepts of Parts Work, which answers questions like:

• What is “Parts Work”?

• What are “Parts”? Am I crazy if I have them?

• Who are “Protectors” and “Exiles”?

• Who are “Firefighters” and “Managers”?

• What is “Self”? How do I know I’m in Self energy?

• Aren’t some Parts bad? Can’t I get rid of them?

• How can I use or explore Parts Work?

This course is intended for multiple audiences: beginners and seasoned “helping professionals”, individuals and leaders, students and professors, BIPOC and white people, queer and cishet, and adults of all ages.