IFS Therapy: Trailheads, Transference, and Treating Firefighters

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one.In this episode, John Clarke answers therapists' questions about applying Internal Family Systems (IFS) in real clinical practice. Learn how to begin an IFS session, recognize when your own therapist parts are activated, work skillfully with client triggers, and approach even highly protective parts with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. 🌿 Key takeaways:1. How to naturally introduce IFS in a client's very first session.2. Learn to tell the difference between therapist parts and Self-energy during sessions.3. Why every protector, from scrolling to eating disorders, deserves the same compassionate approach.Resources & Offerings:📚 Watch my free IFS training for clinicians - https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast📚 1-Month Grace Period with Jane – Use code JOHN or visit: https://meet.jane.app/john-clarke-ambassador📚 10% Off at Grounding Well – Use code GWJOHNCLARKE or visit: https://www.groundingwell.com/GWJOHNCLARKE📚 10% Off at Dharma Dr. – Use code JOHN or visit: https://dharmadr.com/JOHNConnect with me:https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/johnclarketherapy/https://www.tiktok.com/@johnclarketherapyhttps://www.youtube.com/@johnclarketherapy➡️ Free Training - Learn how to integrate the principles of IFS into your therapy practice: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcast