Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Internal Family Systems: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Richard Schwartz
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Jan 15, 2024 
Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy, joins Dr. Rick and Forrest to discuss how to integrate all aspects of who we are. They explain the IFS model, the nature of parts, and how we can use this knowledge to increase self-awareness. They also delve into the nature of the "Self" and ways to strengthen it. This wide-ranging conversation covers topics such as becoming your own attachment figure and the non-pathologizing nature of IFS.
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IFS Model Overview
- The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model suggests our minds are not singular.
- We have multiple "parts" with different roles, like a company.
Spiritual Self
- Richard Schwartz believes the "Self" is spiritual, not just biological.
- It's a connection point to other beings and a "wave state" accessible through meditation or psychedelics.
IFS Therapy Goals
- Help parts leave extreme roles and trust the Self as leader.
- Encourage parts to connect, creating inner harmony and integration.