About
About the No Bad Parts Collective (opens in a new tab)
Peer-led Internal Family Systems exploration — humans first, AI second.
No Bad Parts Collective (opens in a new tab) is an experiment in compassionate, peer-to-peer inner-work. Two community members meet in a private video room: one explores, the other facilitates. A silent AI agent stays backstage, streaming gentle prompts to the facilitator's coach panel so they can stay fully present with the explorer.
Why "No Bad Parts"?
Our name comes from Richard Schwartz's book No Bad Parts. Internal Family Systems (IFS) teaches that every part of you serves a purpose—none of them are "bad". We borrow these ideas but are not affiliated with IFS or Richard Schwartz, and certainly not a replacement for professional care. Think of us as a peer-led supplement for personal exploration.
How It Works
- Book — sign up and schedule a session with another Collective member.
- Explore IFS — stay present while a peer guides you through an IFS-inspired journey.
- Facilitate with AI — next time you hold space for someone else while the AI whisper-prompts in your ear.
Key principles:
- Real, face-to-face presence — no chatbot monologues.
- AI stays backstage, offering prompts so the facilitator can stay present.
- Role-swap model: everyone gives as much as they receive.
Our Ethos
We're all equals here—there is no therapist ⇄ client divide. Yet we are not therapists or counsellors. If you have urgent or ongoing mental-health needs, please seek help from a qualified professional.
- Compassion & Respect — every part of us deserves a voice.
- Peer Support, Not Therapy — a friendly place to explore, never a replacement for licensed care.
- Shared Learning — we refine our approach together and welcome feedback.
Embrace your parts. They have much to say—none of them bad, each with its own wisdom.
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Read the full Build Plan →.