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What is the Self according to IFS?
The Self is characterised by what IFS calls the 8C’s: compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calm, confidence, courage, and connectedness.
Can I do IFS on my own?
IFS is based on the Self, so it can be used without a therapist. In IFS it is not the therapist or any outside force that fixes you. In IFS the source of healing is You; the source of healing is your true Self.
What is the higher Self in IFS?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that distinguishes between your whole “Self” (which I refer to as the Higher Self) and the individual parts of yourself that have their own distinct characteristics and stressors.
What are the 8 C’s of Self in IFS?
The 8 C’s in IFS are compassion, curiosity, clarity, creativity, calm, confidence, courage, and connectedness.