Internal Family Systems

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Making A Start (and Getting Curious about Parts)

Emma E. Redfern

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Sheldon Press
24 March 2026

Psychotherapy; Self-help & personal development

Do you feel stuck?

Is your life - and are your relationships - lacking in spark, intimacy and vulnerability?

Do you find that therapy just doesn't quite work for you, though you've tried it several times?

It's time to try a different way of thinking, feeling and being.

Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) is the fastest growing psychotherapy in the world - perhaps because it can be used in everyday life, at any different level, by anyone willing to embrace the paradigm shift of parts and Self-leadership.

In Internal Family Systems: Making A Start, leading IFS therapist Emma Redfern will introduce the revolutionary concept of multiplicity, or parts, in a book which will challenge everything that you ever thought about therapy.

With curiosity, a superpower quality, at its core, this book features all the key IFS concepts, practices and methods of use, along with an explanation of its benefits and a troubleshooting section (in addition to informative appendices). It is likely you will never think about yourself in the same way again, or underestimate the power of curiosity, as you begin your journey in understanding your own internal family of parts and Self.

Using line drawings, bullet points, candid self-disclosure, case studies and journal prompts, this is an approachable and authoritative book that is ideal for newcomers to IFS (and those more versed in it) and which will transform the way you think about therapy. To improve your mental flexibility, emotional regulation and interpersonal tolerance, and to find greater balance in all areas of your life, start here.

By: Emma E. Redfern
Imprint: Sheldon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781399822947
ISBN 10: 1399822942
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 24 March 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Redfern is a psychotherapist and supervisor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has immersed herself in the Internal Family Systems model for over 10 years and is a certified IFS therapist and an approved clinical consultant, and has authored or edited three books and numerous articles on the subject. For links to IFS related articles and workshops visit her website: www.emmaredfern.co.uk and follow Emma via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emma-redfern-psychotherapy-professional/

Reviews for Internal Family Systems: Making A Start (and Getting Curious about Parts)

I'm grateful to Emma Redfern for creating an accessible and engaging introduction to my Internal Family Systems (IFS). With practical exercises, clear explanations, and an upbeat writing style, she offers readers a valuable first step toward understanding and transforming their inner worlds. Whether you're new to IFS or looking to revisit the basics, Making A Start (and Getting Curious) is a wonderful companion. * Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., Founder of the Internal Family Systems Model *