An introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a model that views the mind as made up of different “parts” or sub-personalities — such as the inner critic, the protector, or the wounded child. Rather than trying to suppress or eliminate these parts, Schwartz shows how each one has a positive intention and a role to play in protecting us, even if its strategies are sometimes harmful. By learning to listen to and embrace these parts with compassion, we can reconnect with our core Self — a place of calm, clarity, and healing. The book offers both practical exercises and a hopeful perspective, reminding us that there are truly no bad parts within us, only parts longing for understanding and integration.