Psychology In Seattle Podcast Internal Family Systems (2016 Rerun)
Sep 2, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy! The discussion uncovers the intuitive yet complex aspects of IFS, illuminating how it can help individuals navigate their inner selves. Listeners gain insights from a specialized guest while exploring the practical applications of this therapeutic approach. It's an enlightening journey through the multifaceted nature of identity and personal healing.
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Learning Therapies Through Community
- Kirk explained he knew of IFS by reputation but hadn't read its materials and wanted an expert to explain it.
- This highlights how practitioners often learn complex therapies via peers rather than primary texts.
Longtime Therapist Recounts IFS Origins
- Bill described his long experience at Samaritan Center since 1980 and early contact with Dick Schwartz in 1986.
- He said the IFS model felt intuitive though practicing it proved more complex.
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