The 8 C’s of IFS

The 8 C’s of IFS are the key qualities of the core Self - the true essence of who we are. They are:

  1. Calmness

  2. Curiosity

  3. Clarity

  4. Compassion

  5. Confidence

  6. Courage

  7. Creativity

  8. Connectedness

A dark green oval background with the text "The 8 C's" in light green font. Below the text, there is an illustration of children holding hands in a circle.
A green informational poster titled 'Calmness' explaining calmness as physiological and mental serenity, ability to respond to triggers with moderation, and resilience against instinctive fight-flight-freeze reactions.
A presentation slide with a green background and white decorative borders, titled 'Curiosity'. The slide defines curiosity as a vivid eagerness to discover and understand novel aspects of a topic, cultivating a sense of wonder about the world's intricacies, and having a genuine interest in understanding things or people with a nonjudgmental attitude.
A green informational poster titled 'Compassion' with definition points about emotional presence, understanding interconnectedness, and empathy.
A green slide with white text titled 'Clarity.' The slide lists three points about clarity: 1. Clear perception of situations without bias or emotional distortion. 2. Sustaining objectivity, even in matters of personal significance where bias could easily skew perception. 3. Embracing a 'beginner's mind' to maintain openness and gain clear insights.
A green poster with black decorative borders and the word 'Confidence' at the top. Below, it lists three bullet points defining confidence as maintaining belief in oneself, healing from past traumas, and understanding that errors are opportunities for growth.
Green background with the word 'Courage' at the top and three bulleted definitions about courage including strength to face threats, willingness to push goals, and recognizing impact of actions.
Green informational slide with the title 'Connectedness' and bulleted points about feeling connected to a group, committed to a meaningful purpose, and engaging in trusting relationships.
A green background with decorative borders displaying the word "Creativity" and three bullet points defining creativity: engaging imagination for new concepts, maintaining a flow state for effortless creativity, and using creative energy for learning and innovation.
The 5 P's