Internal Family Systems (IFS) mainstream therapy network
Mainstream evidence-based therapy modality developed by Richard Schwartz (1990s+). The IFS Institute provides certification. Very low-control reference for the therapy industry.
CLCI radar
BITE breakdown
0 — mainstream evidence-based therapy modality; very low-control reference for the therapy industry.
Profile facts
In context
Internal Family Systems is a parts-based psychotherapy with growing evidence base. Useful in cult-recovery work. Mainstream clinical practice; included as a low-control reference for distinguishing legitimate therapy from coaching cults.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1990sIFS developed by Schwartz
Sources
- Richard Schwartz IFS Institute publications search ↗
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