Discover the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in this enlightening interview with Richard Schwartz. Delve into the intricate IFS model, comprising Exiles, Managers, Firefighters, and Self. Learn how Exiles, those inner child parts, hold emotional pain from past traumas. Explore the role of Managers in preventing triggers through inner criticism. Understand the vital role of Firefighters, reactive in managing intense emotions. Uncover the healing core that is your Self, the stable foundation beneath these parts. Join us to explore the journey of self-discovery and healing through the lens of IFS therapy.

If you’re interested in learning more, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Dr Schwartz’s most recent book: “No Bad Parts”, or check out some of the other resources available at www.ifs-institute.com.

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Richard Schwartz, PhD., began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. Grounded in systems thinking, Dr. Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed that there were systemic patterns in the way they were organized across clients. He also found that when the clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, the clients would experience spontaneously the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that Dr. Schwartz came to call the Self. He found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how to heal their parts.

A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Dr. Schwartz has published many books and over fifty articles about IFS. Learn more at: https://ifs-institute.com.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:02 - How Do Exiles Reveal Inner Wounds?

11:12 - What Are Managers' Protective Strategies?

18:36 - How to Manage Emotional Explosions?

24:38 - How to Understand The Self that leads to Healing?

32:09 - What's the Role of Self in Loneliness and Healing?

37:12 - How Can You Cultivate an Active Self?

42:18 - How Is IFS Applied to Leadership and Entrepreneurship?

46:44 - What's the Transformative Power of IFS?

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Interview Links:

— No Bad Parts - Dr Richard Schwartz: https://amzn.to/3DLPSFR

— Dr Schwartz website: https://ifs-institute.com

Books Dr Schwartz Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:

— The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk: https://amzn.to/3qsJA5O

— The Myth of Normal - Dr Gabor Maté: https://amzn.to/3eru1IS