Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Internal Family Systems (IFS) in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that uses the language of inner parts and a compassionate, curious stance. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that uses the language of inner parts and a compassionate, curious stance. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through understanding protective and vulnerable experiences without treating any part of a person as an enemy. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include guided reflection on an inner experience, with the practitioner explaining their language and pacing. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
How do you introduce parts-based work, and can I choose another approach if it does not fit?