Internal Family System (IFS) Intervention
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy that views the mind as made up of multiple sub-personalities or “parts,” each with its own feelings, thoughts, and roles. These parts can sometimes be in conflict but are all essential aspects of an individual’s internal system.
IFS therapy helps clients access their core Self—a calm, compassionate, and wise center—to understand and harmonize these parts. By fostering internal dialogue and balance, IFS promotes healing from trauma, reduces emotional distress, and supports overall psychological well-being.
Therapeutic Modalities
Eye Movement Desensatizationa and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach, developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, that is particularly effective in helping individuals process and heal from traumatic or distressing life experiences.
Initially developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is now widely used to address a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, and adverse childhood experiences.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is an evidence-informed therapy that combines cognitive therapy with gentle tapping on specific acupressure points on the body, mainly on the face, hands, and upper torso. While tapping, individuals focus on the emotional or physical issue they wish to address.
This process helps balance the body’s energy system, reducing emotional distress and physical discomfort. EFT is widely used to alleviate anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and other challenges, offering a simple and effective tool for emotional healing and stress relief.
