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06/22/2026

Last-Minute Opportunity for Level 2 IFS Training 📢. A limited number of spaces have become available in the upcoming online Level 2 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training, offered through Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) and recognized by the IFS Institute through its affiliate training program, qualifying as formal Level 2 IFS training. The training will take place on the following dates: July 1–3, 2026, July 29–31, 2026, August 12–14, 2026, and September 2–4, 2026. The training faculty includes Mary Kruger, Dr. Ralph Cohen, and Ann Sinko. Topics to be covered include Advanced Review and Deepening into the IFS Model, Trauma and Addiction from an IFS Perspective, IFS and Larger Systems: Couples, Families, and Groups, The Self of the Therapist, and Spirituality and IFS. This training is an excellent opportunity for those who have completed Level 1 and are seeking a Level 2 training experience with highly experienced faculty. For further information about the training or application process, please send a direct message.

Embrace the diversity within you. How can understanding your parts lead to personal growth? 🌱💡
06/24/2025

Embrace the diversity within you. How can understanding your parts lead to personal growth? 🌱💡


Stop Trimming the Weeds—Heal the Roots 🌿Ever feel like you're doing all the right things in therapy—but still looping th...
06/18/2025

Stop Trimming the Weeds—Heal the Roots 🌿

Ever feel like you're doing all the right things in therapy—but still looping through the same old patterns?

That’s because coping tools alone can’t heal what your system is trying to protect.

IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy invites you to do something radical:
✨ Turn toward your anxiety.
✨ Get curious about your inner critic.
✨ Understand the part of you that always says “yes,” even when you're exhausted.

These parts aren’t broken—they’re burdened. And when they feel truly seen, everything shifts.

Ready to explore the roots—not just the symptoms? 🌿
We'd love to walk that path with you. đź’›

Anger often gets a bad rap. But if we unpack the complexity of anger we see it's not always the villain; it can be our p...
03/22/2025

Anger often gets a bad rap. But if we unpack the complexity of anger we see it's not always the villain; it can be our protector, a boundary-setter, or a sign of deeper wounds. Breathe, reflect, and let curiosity guide you as you recognize its intent. What messages is your anger communicating?

Distractions, avoidance, escaping... familiar allies in the face of overwhelming stress, boredom, and anxiety. Ever met ...
03/19/2025

Distractions, avoidance, escaping... familiar allies in the face of overwhelming stress, boredom, and anxiety. Ever met your escape firefighters? Here for an immediate relief but not necessarily your long-term solution. Let's explore ways to meet and work with these parts so you can manage overwhelming emotions positively! What's your strategy for tackling stress head-on?

Being aware of your inner critic is the first step to disarming it. That loud voice might be trying to protect you, but ...
03/19/2025

Being aware of your inner critic is the first step to disarming it. That loud voice might be trying to protect you, but it's time to gently guide it towards kindness. Let's journey together toward self-confidence! Family Systems

You might have an 'on-the-go' manager part if your to-do list never ends. Do you often feel like you have to keep moving...
03/17/2025

You might have an 'on-the-go' manager part if your to-do list never ends. Do you often feel like you have to keep moving to avoid chaos, but also anxious and overwhelmed by that list? Recognizing these parts in ourselves is the first step to creating balance. Awareness is power. How does your manager part manifest?

Meet your mind's defenders: managers and firefighters. Discover how these roles strive to shield you from emotional stor...
03/05/2025

Meet your mind's defenders: managers and firefighters. Discover how these roles strive to shield you from emotional storms and past traumas. Through compassion and understanding, embark on a journey toward self-discovery and healing. How do you recognize your inner protectors?

Our minds are incredible protectors, yet those defenses often feel at odds with each other. Embrace the complexity with ...
03/04/2025

Our minds are incredible protectors, yet those defenses often feel at odds with each other. Embrace the complexity with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy! It's time to meet your parts, the protectors acting behind the scenes in your mental health journey. Managers work ahead of problems, maintaining control, while Firefighters spring into action when emotions become too intense. How do these roles show up in your life? Our trained IFS therapists can walk with you on this journey.

Ever notice those little inner voices tirelessly trying to shield you from hurt? In the fascinating world of Internal Fa...
03/03/2025

Ever notice those little inner voices tirelessly trying to shield you from hurt? In the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems therapy, they’re known as Managers and Firefighters. Managers take the wheel early, guiding us with control to maintain peace. But when life flares up, Firefighters leap in to douse emotional wildfires. Each part is vital on our road to healing. Curious about which protector plays a bigger role in your life?

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