Liz Phillips

In this conversation, therapist Liz Phillips, an expert in sensory motor therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), shares her journey into IFS therapy. She highlights the transformative power of self-compassion in healing relationships. Liz discusses how IFS helps couples understand their emotional responses and navigate their inner dynamics more effectively. With practical insights on fostering intimacy, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing protective roles within ourselves to enhance communication and develop healthier relationship patterns.

Liz Phillips, a therapist trained in Sensorimotor, EFT, and Internal Family Systems who teaches IFIO, discusses the multiplicity model of parts and how to befriend protectors. She explains the U-turn approach for couples, naming parts to reduce shame, unblending to access Self, and practical session frameworks and trainings for clinicians.