Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Is IFS a cult?
Chitchat about Self-led scuffles and skeptical parts.
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Is Internal Family Systems A Cult? Lissa Rankin, MD, with IFS founder Dick Schwartz & IFS Institute CEO Katie Nelson
The Gift of Fear Gavin de Becker
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4 months ago
On soc media, check out ”Knitting Cult Lady.” She wrote a book as well. And she has 10 criteria for defining a cult. I can safely say IFS is not a cult. 😂 1. The charismatic leader (& their skinny white woman) 2. Worldview shift that brings you under the sacred assumption 3. The transcendent mission 4. Self-sacrifice of members 5. Limits access to outside world 6. Distinguishable vernacular 7. Us versus them mentality 8. Exploits members labor 9. High entrance & exit costs 10. Ends justify the means mentality