Can you write out the prompt or questions to ask if I were to undergo IFS therapy

In the context of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, several key questions can facilitate your self-exploration and connection with your inner parts. During a session, these prompts can help you identify and engage with various aspects of yourself.

Suggested Questions for IFS Therapy

1. Identify Parts:

   • What different parts do you feel within yourself?
   • Can you describe these parts—how they feel, their roles, and their intentions?

2. Understanding Feelings:

   • What emotions or sensations do you experience when you think about these parts?
   • Are there specific memories or experiences that come to mind when you connect with these parts?

3. Exploring Needs and Protectors:

   • What do these parts need from you?
   • How are these parts trying to protect you or help you cope with situations?

4. Building Relationships:

   • How do the various parts interact with each other?
   • Are there any parts that seem to conflict with one another?

5. Healing Exiles:

   • Are there any parts that feel isolated or that you’ve pushed away?
   • How might you begin to reconnect with those “exiled” parts?

6. Curiosity and Compassion:

   • What questions can you ask these parts to understand them better?
   • Can you approach these parts with curiosity rather than judgment?

7. Visualizing Connections:

   • If you picture these parts as characters or objects, what do they look like?
   • How do you want to engage with them during this process?

Engaging with these prompts can foster a deeper understanding of your internal landscape and help promote healing. Richard Schwartz, the creator of IFS, emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in this process, allowing you to feel and connect with your parts rather than just thinking about them conceptually 1.

Consider using these questions both in therapy sessions and for personal reflection to enrich your experience with IFS.