Direct Access (IFS)

Speaking straight to a Part when the client is blended or the Part is eager to talk.

Description

Instead of only going through the client’s Self, the therapist addresses the Part respectfully, checks consent, and keeps pacing within the window. It’s pragmatic, not theatrical.

What Direct Access (IFS) is NOT:

Power play; bypassing Self forever; interrogating Parts.

Examples:

Therapist asks the Critic what it fears will happen today.
Inviting a Numbing Firefighter to propose safer strategies.
Thanking a Manager for monitoring the tempo of the session.

see also:

Consent; Blending & Unblending; Witnessing & Retrieval; IFS; Parts Work