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Internal Family Systems

When Our Parts Meet: IFS, Psychosynthesis and the Projections We Bring to Relationships

In the previous articles in this series, we have begun to explore the idea that we are not as psychologically unified as we might imagine. Within us there are different parts of ourselves, each with its own history, feelings, beliefs, needs and ways of responding to the world. Some parts Read more

By Martin Handy, 2 monthsSeptember 16, 2026 ago
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Addiction, Internal Family Systems and the Burdens We Carry

Why Do We Keep Doing Things We Know Are Harmful? One of the most common questions people ask when struggling with addiction is: “If I know it is hurting me, why can’t I stop?” Whether the addiction involves alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, food, work, shopping, social media, or unhealthy relationships, Read more

By Martin Handy, 2 monthsSeptember 5, 2026 ago
Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS): Meeting the Parts of Ourselves

Why Do We Sometimes Feel Like Different People? Have you ever found yourself thinking: “Part of me wants to leave my job, but another part is terrified?” Or perhaps: “Part of me knows this relationship is unhealthy, but another part keeps going back?” Maybe you’ve experienced an inner conflict where Read more

By Martin Handy, 2 monthsSeptember 2, 2026 ago
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