Foundation for Self Leadership

The Foundation for Self Leadership is a 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Illinois, USA.

While its executive function is based in the U.S., the Foundation takes a broad worldview and consider itself a global organization. Since its inception, the Foundation has pursued global strategies to promote the Internal Family Systems (IFS) paradigm and principles as a way to contribute to deep emotional healing and well-being across the world.

The Foundation’s mission, to facilitate the self-discovery of one's innate wisdom, is informed by empirical observations that notions of inner “Self and parts” can transform and empower our self-understanding and development.

The Foundation has focused its programmatic efforts to date on the following priorities: (1) advancing independent, scientific research on the efficacy of IFS Therapy as a clinical treatment; (2) stimulating the development of new, non-therapy applications of the Self-parts model to inspire greater self-awareness, better coping skills, and improved social interactions, with a focus on schools and youth; and (3) exploring ways to make IFS therapy more commonly available in treating military veterans and individuals suffering from traumatic events.

By contributing to inner and relational peace, the Foundation contributes to global peace in the world.