S4 Episode 19: To Be Loved with Dr. Frank Anderson, Psychiatrist

Dr. Frank Anderson is a therapist, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, an author, a global speaker, and a world-renowned trauma expert who has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment. Dr. Anderson is one of the foremost authorities on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a transformative approach that empowers individuals to heal from trauma by fostering a deeper connection with their inner emotional world. As a lead trainer in IFS, Dr. Anderson has helped thousands of therapists and clients navigate the complexities of trauma, offering a compassionate and scientifically grounded path to recovery. Dr. Anderson is a senior lead trainer and program consultant for the IFS Institute with Dr. Richard Schwartz and maintains a long affiliation with NYT-bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk, at The Trauma Research Center. Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the Neurobiology of PTSD and Dissociation and co-authored the book Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual, he’s also the highly acclaimed best-selling author of Transcending Trauma, and his newly released memoir, To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation. Dr. Anderson believes that traumatic events can have a lasting effect on the health and well-being of individuals, and he is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the Internal Family Systems model of therapy. As a result of his early childhood experiences and personal transformative journey, Dr. Anderson’s mission is to bring more compassion, hope, trauma healing, and unity to the world all the while considering how we might learn and grow on a remarkable journey together.

Connect with Dr. Anderson:

Instagram - @frank_andersonmd

Website - www.frankandersonmd.com

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