Toni Herbine-Blank on IFIO and the new IFS Couple Therapy Skills Manual

Toni Herbine-Blank, a clinical specialist psychotherapist and senior trainer for the IFS Institute, discusses Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), the application of IFS to couple therapy. Toni shares her journey into couples work, influenced by her childhood observations and training in Imago therapy, eventually integrating IFS to enhance safety and affect regulation in couples. A key element involves unblending, which helps individuals regulate themselves and reduce reactivity in their relationships. IFIO aims to decrease reactivity, foster inner space, and soften protective mechanisms, enabling couples to reconnect and communicate more effectively. The goals of IFIO include facilitating open-hearted connections, healing from betrayals, and creating a space where individuals can be themselves while feeling loved.