The IFS therapy (the model of the "Internal Family Systems") is based on the assumption that our personality consists of different parts: parts that protect, wounded parts, and at the center, the Self, which is capable of guiding our inner system with wisdom, courage, and compassion. Happy couples manage to build a connection from Self to Self. Couples in distress who seek therapy are often merged with angry, hurt, and frustrated parts. They want to feel loved and understood, but they struggle to achieve this. Toni Herbine-Blank has developed a new form of couples therapy based on IFS therapy: Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO). This approach helps couples understand how they project early emotional wounds onto each other, leading them to feel threatened, frustrated, and angry. By learning to heal these old wounds and express their essential needs, they can succeed in communicating with understanding and feeling safe, connected, and loved. An excellent guide for working with personality parts in couples therapy – featuring elegant case studies and clear instructions.