Explore the World of IFS-Based Therapy Apps: A New Way to Access Mental Health Support
If you're interested in IFS therapy, there is a lot that you can do by yourself when it comes to getting to know and working with your parts. While more challenging aspects can still require the support of a therapist, the act of listening to and being with our parts is something we can all work on outside a traditional therapy setting.
With the rise of technology and AI in the therapy field, there are already apps available specifically based on Internal Family Systems. Although AI therapy is still in its infancy, these IFS-based apps can offer a helpful accompaniment to your inner work.
If you've experienced significant trauma in the past, it's important to be careful with how deep you're diving with AI. It can be a great tool, but it may be safer to explore it while in regular therapy, having an IFS therapist at hand to support you if needed.
Sentur is inspired by Internal Family Systems and is a daily resource for inner work.
The app offers journaling features, guided check-ins with your parts and custom reminders.
There is also a feature for immediate support that promises to help you to deal with uncomfortable feelings as they arise.
Seekr uses conversational AI that is built on Internal Family Systems Therapy, CBT and Narrative Psychology.
The AI chat guides you through an introspective practice, and a mind map maintains a record of the conversations you’ve had with Seekr.
What is unique to this app is that it centers Black experiences and Black perspectives.
The app guides you through the steps of getting to know and checking in with your parts.
You can keep your eyes closed while listening to audio guidance.
The app also has a chatbot that is designed to help you understand and form relationships with your parts.
This is a chatbot that uses OpenAI’s GPT-3. You don’t need to register or download anything to use it.
The chatbot acts as a guide that helps you connect with your parts and go through a full IFS session.
It’s important to note that if you’re experiencing severe mental health symptoms or trauma, using a chatbot might not feel safe for your system yet.
