Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Bundle (444 pages)

Step 5: Draw Your Parts Around the Self Draw circles around the Self for each part you identified in Exercise 1. Leave enough space between the circles to add descriptions and connections. Step 6: Label and Describe Each Part Inside each circle, write the name of the part and a brief description based on Exercise 2. Include key characteristics, roles, emotions, and typical behaviors. Step 7: Indicate Relationships and Interactions Use lines or arrows to show how different parts interact with each other. For example: Draw a line between the "Inner Critic" and the "Achiever" to show that the Critic often drives the Achiever's behavior. Use different colors or styles of lines (e.g., dashed lines for conflict, solid lines for support) to indicate the nature of these relationships. Step 8: Add Emotional Connections Around the edges of your map, write down any significant emotions that frequently arise from the interactions between parts. For example, you might note that conflict between the "Protector" and "Vulnerable Child" often leads to feelings of anxiety.