The Internal Family Systems Model and the Vision of Global Healing

The podcast episode explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. The episode focuses on Dr. Schwartz's latest book, 'No Bad Parts,' which delves into healing trauma and restoring wholeness through the IFS model. Dr. Schwartz discusses how IFS challenges the dominant view of the mind as a monomind and instead recognizes the natural state of the mind as multiple, with different parts or sub-personalities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and honoring these parts, considering them as sacred inner beings. Dr. Schwartz highlights that IFS contributes to healing by liberating parts, restoring trust in the self as a leader, promoting integration among parts, and enabling individuals to lead their lives from self. He also discusses the significance of accessing a larger field of self, which can result in a sense of interconnectedness and contribute to global healing.