Somatic Internal Family Systems (SIFS) therapy combines the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with somatic (body-based) techniques. This approach aims to:
Help clients access and process traumatic experiences stored in the body
Foster greater body awareness and regulation
Promote healing and integration of the psyche and soma (body)
SIFS therapists use techniques such as:
Mindfulness and body awareness exercises
Somatic experiencing and release
Breathwork and movement
IFS techniques to work with internal “parts”
This approach can help clients:
Release physical tension and trauma
Develop greater self-regulation and resilience
Enhance emotional awareness and processing
Cultivate a greater sense of safety and trust
SIFS can be beneficial for individuals dealing with:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and stress
Complex emotional issues
Body-based symptoms or pain
By integrating somatic and IFS techniques, SIFS offers a holistic approach to healing and personal growth.