Greater Good Radio - Connect, Learn, Heal, and Grow Beyond Traditional Therapy: How IFS is Transforming Lives and Leadership with Dick Schwartz
Jan 17, 2025
In a compelling discussion, Dr. Dick Schwartz, the founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, shares his revolutionary insights into therapy and leadership. He introduces the concept of 'no bad parts' and emphasizes the power of self-energy in personal transformation. Listeners discover how recognizing our inner dynamics can cultivate qualities like calm and compassion, redefine trauma, and foster authentic connections. Through inspiring stories and deep reflections, Schwartz highlights the importance of self-leadership in nurturing healthier environments.
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Origin of IFS
- Dick Schwartz's clients described inner "parts" as personalities, influencing his Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.
- His systems therapy background helped him understand the inner system's dynamics.
IFS Core Principles
- IFS assumes a naturally multiple mind with "parts," not sub-personalities.
- These parts are inherently good but can adopt extreme roles due to trauma.
Personal Motivation
- Driven by his father's criticism, Schwartz developed IFS partly to prove his worth.
- He later realized this drive wasn't a good leadership quality and worked on it within IFS.