Reading List
Understanding Your Inner Parts
Internal Family Systems shaped how I think about the mind more than almost any other framework. Here's where to start.
No Bad Parts
The most accessible entry point to IFS, hands down.
Internal Family Systems Therapy (2nd Edition)
The clinical textbook, denser but essential if you want the full model.
Introduction to Internal Family Systems
Short, clear, a good first read before the bigger book.
Self-Therapy
A genuinely practical, do-it-yourself walk through the model.
You Are the One You've Been Waiting For
IFS applied to relationships specifically. Useful for couples work.
Freedom from Your Inner Critic
If your inner critic runs the show, start here.
Many Minds, One Self
A bit more philosophical, for when you want to go deeper.
The Others Within Us
Explores the edges of the model. Not for beginners, but fascinating.
Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts
A gentler, very readable overview.
Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual
More clinical, great if you want concrete exercises.
Curious what these ideas look like in practice? They shape a lot of how I work with clients. Get in touch if you'd like to talk.