How do I start IFS? Internal Family Systems Therapy

How to Start Your IFS Practice: Two Simple Approaches | Conor McMillen

Join Conor McMillen, an IFS-trained life coach trained by the IFS Institute with over a decade of experience, in this empowering video on Internal Family Systems (IFS)! 🌟 Discover two beginner-friendly ways to start your self-led IFS practice—through journaling and a sensation-based meditation—to connect with your parts and cultivate calm, curious, compassionate Self-energy. This channel equips you to lead your own healing journey.

What’s in this video?

-Mental approach: Journal to identify and explore active parts, fostering self-awareness.

-Sensation-based practice: Use a grounding meditation with hand-on-heart and belly to connect with Self and parts.

-No agenda needed: Embrace a gentle, non-judgmental approach to build a relationship with your system.

-Empowering your journey: Learn how these practices create sustainable growth and healing.

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timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Finding a therapist
03:27 - Two techniques
04:51 - Mental technique
07:53 - Time limit
10:23 - Three Cs
14:06 - Conclusion