THELAYERSOF YOURSELF
The layers
of yourself.
A new lens for understanding human behavior.
A framework for clinicians to see the system behind patterns—how experience shapes behavior, how systems adapt, and how meaningful change becomes possible.
People aren't broken.
They're in different states.
Underneath every behavior is an adaptive system trying to protect, connect, and survive. LYS helps us understand that system—so we can support real change.
One integrated system.
Six ways it expresses itself.
At our core is essence—steady, connected, and whole. Around it, five adaptive layers shape how we move through the world, protect ourselves, and relate.
Explore the Model →-
EssenceOur core self—steady, connected, and whole.
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WoundsPainful experiences that shape our beliefs and expectations.
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ProtestThe protective strategies we use to be seen, safe, or in control.
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ProtectionsThe rules and patterns that help us manage threat and uncertainty.
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PartsThe inner sub-personalities that carry out our strategies.
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BurdenThe accumulated weight of what we've carried for too long.
A lens that works with the modalities you use.
LYS doesn't ask you to abandon your training. It organizes what you already know—so change can be seen more clearly and supported more effectively.
See how it integrates →- IFS
- Somatic
- Psychodynamic
- Attachment
- CBT
- And more
- Case formulation
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic presence
- Client insight
- Sustainable change
- A shared language
- Systemic clarity
- Clinical precision
- Real-world relevance
Designed for real-world practice.
Built on simplicity, clinical rigor, and human wisdom.
Rooted in neuroscience. Informed by experience.
Guided by compassion.
We return to what is steady, whole, and always present.
We see the patterns clearly so change becomes possible.
We help systems adapt in new, life-giving ways.
Three paths into the work.
Designed for trained therapists, mental health coaches, and guides seeking clarity, practical tools, and a shared framework.
- Self-paced learning
- Core model and maps
- Clinical applications
- Case examples
- CE credits
- Live training cohort
- Mentorship and supervision
- Advanced techniques
- Practice resources
- CE credits
- Consultation circles
- Resource library
- Live events and Q&A
- Shared case explorations
- Ongoing support
Bring a new lens into your practice.
You see the complex. We help you see the system behind it. Together, we can support deeper change.