

The Multiplicity of the Mind: Dr. Richard Schwartz On A Systems Approach to Healing the Self
170 snips Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Richard Schwartz, renowned psychotherapist and creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, explores the complexities of the mind. He explains how our minds consist of different 'parts' that can either conflict or harmonize, impacting our mental health. Topics include transforming the inner critic, addressing addiction and trauma through IFS, and the importance of self-compassion. The conversation culminates in a fascinating psychological exercise that showcases his unique approach, inspiring listeners to engage in their own inner healing journeys.
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IFS Introduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a psychotherapy and life practice for understanding human beings.
- It assumes we all have "parts," valuable subpersonalities, not a unitary personality.
Multiplicity of Mind
- Multiplicity of mind is natural, pre-existing trauma.
- Trauma intensifies existing parts into extreme roles, rather than creating them.
The Self
- There is an undamaged "Self" beneath the parts.
- This "Self" is akin to what Buddhists call "no-self," an emptiness that's full.