When It Is Used
Use it when a client is caught between opposing parts, urges, values, or responses and the structure of the conflict needs to be visible.
Polarization Map for IFS Internal Conflict
Polarization Map is an IFS internal conflict mapping tool for practitioners working with clients in session. It helps practitioner and client represent opposing parts, urges, values, or responses so the conflict structure is clear enough for mediation or further parts work.
Create a sample two-sided map
Interested in using Polarization Map with clients? Request access now.
Request access
Request access to Polarization Map for IFS Internal Conflict. Enter your email below.
Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What It Captures
The map captures side names or descriptions, each side's protective aim or concern, the interaction pattern, unresolved areas, and perspective/readiness notes.
History And Reuse
Historical maps can show how a conflict structure changes across sessions without overwriting earlier maps or implying progress automatically.
Important Limits
The tool does not score conflict severity, decide which side is right, merge sides automatically, or provide a mediation protocol.
Is Polarization Map a decision matrix?
No. It maps internal conflict structure between parts or positions; it does not rank options or choose an answer.
Can the map include more than two sides?
Yes, only as an edge case when the conflict cannot be represented accurately by two sides. The primary polarization remains clear.
What happens if one side is vague?
The map shows that side as unresolved instead of inventing a label or aim.
What is saved into my account?
The tool, selected layout, and collaboration setting are saved. Fictional demo map content is not saved as real client data.