IFS, or Internal Family Systems, is a therapeutic model developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It views the mind as made up of different "parts," each with its own feelings, thoughts, and roles. These parts can include the Self, which represents the core of a person, and various other parts that may hold emotions or memories from past experiences. In IFS therapy, individuals learn to identify and understand their different parts, fostering communication and harmony among them. This approach aims to help people heal from trauma and improve their emotional well-being by promoting self-awareness and self-acceptance.