IFS Talks

Self Led Parenting with Frank Anderson

Nov 15, 2020

Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in trauma, shares insights on parenting through the lens of Internal Family Systems Therapy. He discusses the impact of past trauma on parenting, the importance of self-awareness in parents, and techniques like the triggering agreement. The conversation also delves into using parts language in a family context and integrating neuroscience with IFS in trauma therapy.

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IFS model helped Dr. Anderson navigate parenting through trauma history, emphasizing personal transformation.

Parenting workshops focus on parents' self-awareness and emotional healing, shifting from traditional child-rearing concepts.

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The Impact of the Pandemic on Personal and Professional Life

The speaker reflects on the changes brought about by the pandemic, discussing personal and professional aspects. While acknowledging global suffering, personal positives like spending more time with family are highlighted. Work dynamics have shifted from extensive travel to virtual workshops, leading to increased family time and heightened demand in trauma-related work.

Introduction

2min

Navigating Parenting Challenges Through Internal Family Systems Therapy

17min

Healing Trauma and Improving Parent-child Relationships

5min

Evolution of IFS Therapy in Children and Parenting

3min

Navigating Co-Parenting Triggers with the Triggering Agreement Technique

5min

Exploring Parts Language and Brain Development in Parenting

18min

Exploring the Speaker's Comprehensive Work on IFS in Trauma Therapy

2min

Frank Anderson, MD, completed his residency and was a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist and specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. He is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy. Dr. Anderson is a lead trainer at the IFS Institute with Richard Schwartz and maintains a long affiliation with, and trains for, Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Center. He serves as an advisor to the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) and was the former chair and director of the Foundation for Self-Leadership. Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the neurobiology of PTSD and dissociation. He co-authored the Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual. Dr. Anderson maintains a private practice in Concord, MA, and is one of the most respected and internationally-known Internal Family Systems lead trainers available.

In this episode Frank shares how becoming a father brought him into the IFS model, and many more ideas and perspectives on parenting while putting together a parenting curriculum through IFS lens.

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IFS Talks

Self Led Parenting with Frank Anderson

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Impact of the Pandemic on Personal and Professional Life

Parenting Journey and Personal Connection to IFS

Parenting Challenges and Differentiation from Raising Children

Using Internal Family Systems in Parenting Practice

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts