Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of distinct "parts," each with its own perspectives, emotions, and roles, often developed as a way to cope with life experiences, especially trauma. At the center of the system is the "Self," which is considered calm, compassionate, and capable of healing. In IFS, individuals learn to access and lead from the Self to understand, unburden, and harmonize their internal parts—often categorized as exiles (wounded parts), managers (protective parts that prevent pain), and firefighters (impulsive parts that react to distress). The goal of therapy is to foster internal balance and healing by helping clients develop compassionate relationships with all parts of themselves.