What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Life Coaching?
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is anchored in the understanding that each of us have unique facets in our personality. In IFS we call these aspects Parts.
As an IFS-informed coach, our sessions will help you to settle into the moment enough to make sustained contact with your Parts. It turns out that giving open-hearted attention to our Parts has tremendous value when we feel challenged in life, and as you “get to know your parts,” you will gain more facility with your relationship with yourself as well as your relationship to others.
Another key element in IFS-informed Coaching is relating to our Parts from Self. Rather than perpetually bouncing around between various reactions and sub-aspects in your personality, we will work to build awareness, coordination and integration between various parts and your Self.
This Self to Part connection is a form of ‘self-leadership,’ and it is the core benefit of IFS sessions. Being Self-Led is what enables healing of long-standing hurts to take place. Self to Part connection also allows you to be more attuned with your experience. Over time, a compassionate relationship between Self and Parts brings about a greater sense of trust and confidence. When any troubled, hurt, or confused parts are integrated, you will be able to live and lead a fuller and richer life journey. IFS supports clients to have a clear presence of Self in sync with its Parts. This practice is a powerful foundation for a creative, playful and courageous life.
Client TestimonialS
Nicholas O.
Project Manager
I started working with Jeffrey in 2021 due to some stress from the pandemic and work. I was experiencing the classic symptoms of fight or flight, which I didn’t know until we chatted.
Our first session was over the phone, but I could tell instantly that Jeff was giving me the tools to succeed and come to terms with my stress.
Over the past 2 years, I’ve continued working with the IFS framework, and in each session, I find an insight that gives me a new perspective on a stressor or life event that gives me peace of mind.
I’m very grateful to have discovered this and to work with Jeff.
JoLENE D.
Yoga Teacher
The IFS sessions that I have been receiving from Jeffrey have been transformative for me. I feel completely safe under his care and his incredible insight. His ability as a parts detector and space provider has been truly remarkable. After each session, I have a newfound sense of compassion and understanding toward my internal world.
The work I have done with Jeffrey has also helped to improve all of my relationships, and I am immensely grateful for it and for him.