Avery Wood
Mosaic IFS, owner.
IFS Coach
Mosaic IFS, owner.
IFS Coach
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is often referred to as "parts work". IFS is a non-pathologizing, talk based approach to personal processing that supports growth from a perspective of deep understanding and self awareness.
Unlike most traditional talk modalities, IFS supports processing through the belief that we all have different versions or personalities (or "parts") of ourselves that exist for very important reasons, even if they can be at odds with one another. While most traditional approaches might aim to "treat" these potentially problematic parts, It is the goal of IFS to understand, validate and embrace these parts so that they can transform and become more understood and productive members of our minds--and therefore, our lives.
Diagnosing is not generally seen as a valuable tool in the IFS process and I am not interested (nor qualified, for that matter) in labeling or diagnosing any part that comes up during our time together. It is very important to know, legally, that I am not a licensed therapist in the state of Oregon, I am an independent IFS coach. IFS supports processing through the belief of a plural, "poly-mind" where every part of our mind is valid, has a story and deserves further exploration and understanding.
At the same time, I am not judgmental toward diagnostic care. If conversation arises in session that I believe would be important to discuss with a diagnostic professional (therapist or otherwise), I take ethical responsibility (and am happy) to refer you to one.
Unlike most traditional talk modalities, IFS supports processing through the belief that we all have different versions or personalities (or "parts") of ourselves that exist for very important reasons, even if they can be at odds with one another. While most traditional approaches might aim to "treat" these potentially problematic parts, It is the goal of IFS to understand, validate and embrace these parts so that they can transform and become more understood and productive members of our minds--and therefore, our lives.
Diagnosing is not generally seen as a valuable tool in the IFS process and I am not interested (nor qualified, for that matter) in labeling or diagnosing any part that comes up during our time together. It is very important to know, legally, that I am not a licensed therapist in the state of Oregon, I am an independent IFS coach. IFS supports processing through the belief of a plural, "poly-mind" where every part of our mind is valid, has a story and deserves further exploration and understanding.
At the same time, I am not judgmental toward diagnostic care. If conversation arises in session that I believe would be important to discuss with a diagnostic professional (therapist or otherwise), I take ethical responsibility (and am happy) to refer you to one.