IFS Talk with Ann Sinko on the role of Legacy Burdens on Anxiety, Depression and Shame

Ann Sinko, a licensed marriage and family therapist and lead IFS trainer, explores her journey into mental health and the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in her practice. Grief over her father's early death led her to family therapy, while IFS resonated with her belief in clients' innate resources. Sinko details how IFS shifted her focus to the therapist's presence and relational impact. She recounts her diagnosis with MS and how IFS therapy helped her understand and manage her condition by addressing the protective role of her immune system. Sinko also discusses legacy burdens—inherited belief systems and emotions—and techniques for identifying and unburdening them, including inviting ancestral healing. She highlights an upcoming level two training with Mike on shame, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing shame's core role and the importance of understanding part constellations.