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Inside an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Session with Glennon & Richard C. Schwartz

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Apr 2, 2024
Join the insightful discussion with Richard C. Schwartz and Glennon on Internal Family Systems therapy. Learn about freeing exiled parts, updating self-sabotaging behaviors, and the healing power of live therapy sessions. Dive into the world of internal parts, fears of not being lovable, and embracing self-awareness. Discover how IFS therapy can transform relationships and lead to personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

Origins of IFS

  • Dr. Schwartz's work began with bulimic families, where he initially focused on family therapy.
  • However, he found that clients continued struggling, leading him to explore internal parts.
ANECDOTE

The Turning Point

  • A client who cut herself showed Dr. Schwartz the turning point of IFS.
  • After failed attempts to stop her, he surrendered, leading the part to reveal its protective intentions.
INSIGHT

IFS Explained

  • IFS views the mind as multiple parts, each with its own perspective and intentions.
  • There are no "bad" parts, only parts burdened by past experiences and frozen in time.
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