Reactive protectors that step in when an Exile’s pain breaks through. Their goal is to "extinguish" the emotional fire immediately, often through impulsive behaviors like substance use, binge eating, or self-harm. The Core Self and the "8 Cs"
At the heart of the system is the . This is not a part, but the "seat of consciousness" that is always present and cannot be damaged by trauma. When the Self is in the lead, individuals experience the "8 Cs" of Self-leadership : Core Concepts of Internal Family Systems Therapy Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Mod...
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is a transformative, evidence-based psychotherapy that views the human mind not as a single entity, but as a complex system of "parts" led by a core "Self." Developed by in the 1980s, this approach suggests that every individual possesses an undamaged, compassionate essence capable of healing their own internal conflicts. Core Concept: Multiplicity of the Mind Reactive protectors that step in when an Exile’s