IFS

6F's

100

The step name and number that states: "What is this part afraid would happen if it stopped doing what it's doing?"

what is step 6- Fears 

200

The step name and number that states: "How do you feel towards this part?"

what is step 4- Feel

300

The step name and number that states: "What would the part like you to know? What is it's purpose? How old does it think you are? How old is it?"

what is step 5- BeFriend 

400

The step name and number that states: "where do you feel this part in your body?"

what is step 1: Find the part 

500

The step name and number that states: "Focus on that specific element, the place in your body, and see what emerges."

what is step 2- Focus

8 C's

100

Having the strength to overcome threats, challenges, or danger; taking responsibility for one's actions; and being willing to reflect on and improve upon the past. 

what is courage 

200

Feeling connected to others, lower defenses and allow companionship; part of being a team, community, organization, or group. 

what is connectedness 

300

The ability to stay present in a situation and effectively handle anything that happens. Internalized growth that comes from healing past traumas and an understanding that life includes making mistakes.

what is confidence 

400

A strong desire to non-judgementally explore and learn something new about a topic, situation, or person. To have a sense of wonder about that world. 

what is curiosity 

500

A flow state, where your imagination is capable of producing ideas and expression spontaneously; a state of please from immersion in the activity at hand. 

what is creativity 

Parts

100

Divisions of your psyche 

what is a part

200

It runs daily life and is the most "acceptable" part because of its similarity to the core self.

what is a manager 

300

Wants to be seen but feels exposing and vulnerable. Protectors believe that this part will destabilize the system. 

what is an exile 

400

First responder called into action when anything hits too close to home. 

what is a firefighter

500

Can only be uncovered. Needs no improvement. Perfect as is. 

what is Self 

Parts 2

100

Substance use part 

what is firefighter

200

Inner child is typically this part

what is exile

300

Shows up as perfectionism, over-achieving, people pleasing

what is manager

400

Inner critics are typically these parts

managers

500

managers and firefighters belong to this category

what is protectors 

Wild Card

100

Dylan is upset because his dad called him "lazy" after not taking out the trash. In response, he kicks over a flowerpot and breaks it. What part is seen here? 

what is a firefighter 

200

Sasha's boyfriend forgot about their date tonight and went to hang out with friends instead. She begins crying. What part was triggered by this fear of abandonment? 

what is an exile 

300

A project is due by midnight. Despite having been working on it for days prior you still turn it in late because it had to be "perfect". What part is seen here?

what is a manager

400

The young vulnerable part on an age spectrum from infant to pre-teen 

what is inner child 

500

A part that learned to stuff their anger and comply in order to cope with family dysfunction

what is inner teenager