Therapist Richard Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), discusses the importance of protective parts, the 8 C's of Self-Energy, and a non-dual approach to treating offenders. They explore the connection between IFS and enlightenment, loving kindness, and the relationship between social activism and self-righteousness. The fear of rejection and personal growth are also discussed.
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All parts, even destructive ones, have protective intentions in Internal Family Systems therapy.
IFS therapy helps individuals transform parts through self-compassion and understanding their protective roles.
IFS therapy provides a safe and trusting environment to help frozen parts heal from past traumas.
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The power of internal family systems therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy reveals that all parts, even destructive ones, have protective intentions.
Transforming parts through self-compassion
IFS helps individuals transform parts by providing self-compassion and understanding their protective roles.
Unlocking the potential of frozen parts
IFS therapy helps parts that are frozen in past traumas by providing a safe and trusting environment to heal.
Shifting perspectives to unlock healing
IFS therapy empowers individuals to shift from being reactive to their parts to a calmer and more compassionate state of self-leadership.
Harnessing the power of compassionate self-leadership
IFS therapy encourages individuals to tap into their self-energy and adopt compassionate self-leadership to bring about healing and integration.
This week Scott is joined by therapist and creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Richard Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz offers his latest thoughts on IFS, personal burdens, and the 8 C's of Self-Energy. He even helps Scott make contact with a part of himself that's been buried since childhood summer camp during an impromptu therapy session.