therapeutic-ifs

Diagnose maladaptive schemas and guide internal parts therapy for self-sabotage.

558|75|Updated Dec 18, 2025

Search Tags:#schema #mindfulness #therapy #parts #self-help #ifs #inner-work

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public --skill therapeutic-ifs

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: therapeutic-ifs
Source: https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public/tree/main/examples/skills/therapeutic-ifs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public --skill therapeutic-ifs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unified inner work framework that diagnostically maps schemas and applies IFS therapy to resolve internal conflicts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Schema Deconstruction (Diagnosis) to uncover core imprints and origins.
IFS Therapy (Treatment) to map Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles and guide healing.
Guided self-work sessions for personal growth, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Quick Start

Explain your current pattern in simple terms, then run the schema diagnosis steps and begin parts dialogue using the guided prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about therapeutic-ifs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I identify maladaptive schemas causing self-sabotage?▼

To identify maladaptive schemas causing self-sabotage, you explain your current behavioral patterns in simple terms to trigger a schema diagnosis that uncovers core imprints and their origins.

What is the difference between managers, firefighters, and exiles in IFS therapy?▼

In IFS therapy, managers, firefighters, and exiles are distinct internal parts mapped during treatment to understand inner conflict, with managers controlling daily situations, firefighters reacting to distress, and exiles holding pain.

How do I start a guided self-therapy session for inner conflict?▼

You start a guided self-therapy session for inner conflict by describing your current pattern, running the schema diagnosis steps, and then beginning parts dialogue using the provided guided prompts.

Can I use schema therapy and IFS together for emotional regulation?▼

You can use schema therapy and IFS together for emotional regulation within this unified framework, which applies schema deconstruction for diagnosis and IFS therapy for parts negotiation and self-energy healing.

When should I use an IFS parts negotiation approach for personal growth?▼

You should use an IFS parts negotiation approach for personal growth when you need self-guided therapy to resolve internal conflicts, reduce self-sabotage, and build emotional resilience through inner-work.