by Susan Smith | Feb 22, 2026 | All Posts, Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith, Trauma Recovery
How Trauma Impacts Intimacy and Emotional Closeness Susan Smith “I got so pissed off, angry at him!” Her tone supported every word. I listened quietly while she ranted, grounding myself as the intensity rose. Soon, she shifted to another relationship—her mother’s...
by Susan Smith | Jan 20, 2026 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Personal Growth, Susan Smith
Letting Go to Begin Again: IFS Therapy and the New Year Susan Smith When the New Year Feels Heavy Instead of Hopeful It’s been a tough year for many, and perhaps it has been for you too. After the holidays, weariness often sets in. Nights remain long, days stay short,...
by Susan Smith | Oct 7, 2025 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
What Is IFS Therapy? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a powerful approach that views the mind as an inner community made up of many different “parts.” These parts often carry distinct feelings, needs, and roles. For example, one part of me may want to go out...
by Susan Smith | Sep 9, 2025 | All Posts, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS)? Internal Family Systems therapy—often shortened to IFS—is a powerful, evidence-based model that views people through the lens of multiplicity. Instead of seeing ourselves as one fixed identity, IFS recognizes that we are made up...
by Susan Smith | May 5, 2025 | Internal Family Systems (IFS), Personal Growth, Susan Smith
Editor’s Note: Susan wrote this reflection on a snowy spring day. As we move deeper into the season of growth and light, her words about tending to dark emotions feel even more relevant. On this chilly, snowy day, I find myself revisiting a favorite post on dark...
