A way of understanding the mind as made up of different parts — the part that stays busy, the part that carries old grief. Integration means building a relationship with these parts, not fighting them.

It conceptualizes the mind as made up of various subpersonalities, referred to as "parts," each with distinct viewpoints and roles. The core of IFS is the "Self," which embodies qualities like compassion and clarity, and serves as a guiding force in the healing process.

Parts: These are the subpersonalities within an individual. They can include:

• Managers: Protective parts that manage emotions and control environments.
• Exiles: Parts that hold painful emotions and experiences, often suppressed.
• Firefighters: Parts that react to emotional distress, sometimes through unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Self: The central aspect of IFS, representing a state of being that is compassionate and capable of healing the parts.

Enter the process of assisted self discovery where Rowan will guide you in your healing journey.

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