IFS Talks

Frank Anderson began his journey by earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Illinois in 1985, followed by his M.D. from Rush University Medical School in 1989. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Harver Medical School.After graduation, he stayed on as a clinical instructor at Harvard working as a staff psychiatrist at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, under the direction of Bessel van der Kolk.In 1994, Frank launched his private practice, centered on the treatment of trauma,including single-incident trauma, complex trauma, dissociative identity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Frank also specializes in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders(ASD), lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) issues.Frank’s professional focus expanded in 2004 after he met his mentor and friend Richard Schwarz, Ph.D. From there, Frank learned to integrate IFS into his passion for psychopharmacology,neurobiology and trauma therapy. He teaches IFS, Trauma and Neuroscience,a five-day intensive training for therapists.Frank is the former chairman of the Foundation for Self Leadership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing IFS via research, scholarships and outreach.Frank continues to provide consultation, individual therapy and couples therapy at his office in Concord, Mass. Additionally, he maintains an active career as a speaker, teacher, consultant, writer and researcher often conducting seminars, workshops and training programs. He also remains affiliated with the IFS Institute and Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Paul Neustadt, MSS, LICSW, is a senior IFS Co-Lead Trainer and AAMFT Approved Supervisor.In his private practice he specializes in couples therapy, parent coaching, and IFS consultation. He co-leads a monthly seminar for level 1 graduates focused on integrating the skills learned in level 1. He has led workshops on:-Self Led Parenting -the Therapeutic Relationship in IFS -Direct Access: An Essential Skill of IFS -IFS and Climate Change -The Power of Presence in IFS Therapy: Transforming our Reactivity to Challenging Clients and Deepening our Capacity to be Present and Attuned -The Gifts of Our ExilesFor 17 years he was director of a community counseling and prevention program for children, adolescents, and their families. Paul has also worked in a college counseling center and community mental health center, and taught couples and family therapy in a family therapy institute and two graduate programs. As an IFS trainer, Paul creates a safe, accepting atmosphere, attends thoughtfully to group process, and ensures that all parts are welcome. He is known for his clear, down to earth, and open-hearted manner. Paul has also authored a chapter called From Reactive to Self Led Parenting in Martha Sweezy and Ellen Ziskind Innovations and Elaborations in IFS - 2017Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Dr. Arthur Mones is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology who works with children, teens, adults, couples and families.He is an Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy -licensed in New York and Massachusetts,Certifïed Internal Family Systems Therapist. Dr Mones is on the faculty of the Adelphi University Derner Institute Postgraduate Training Program in Couples Therapy. Art was Coordinator of Marriage and Family Therapy Training in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at St. John’s University for 18 years. He also was a faculty member of the Long Island Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Prior to that he served as Director of Psychological Services at Peninsula Counseling Center on Long Island. Art has maintained a private practice for over three decades. He has presented workshops in his areas of specialization on a local and national level. In addition, Dr. Mones currently offers monthly professional consultation groups, teaching and supervising colleagues as they explore the essence of healing in psychotherapy.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Ann L. Sinko, LMFT has 30 years of clinical experience and is licensed marriage and family therapist in Connecticut. She is in private practice and has been teaching as a adjunct Professor in the Marriage and family therapy program at Central CT State University for 25 years.Ann has integrated IFS theory and technique in all facets of her creative work with families, couples, individuals and groups. She has a background in gestalt therapy and uses sandtray therapy in her work with client. Ann conducts continuing education workshops on Legacy Burdens and creative externalization of parts. She brings her down to earth, concrete style along with a sense of humor to her teaching and training , and has been a IFS lead Trainer since 2007.Ann has also authored a chapter on Legacy Burdens in Martha Sweezy and Ellen Ziskind “Innovations and Elaborations in IFS - 2017.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Martha Sweezy, PhD, is Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Program Consultant and Supervisor at Cambridge Health Alliance, and former Assistant Director and Director of Training for the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program at Cambridge Health Alliance.Martha Sweezy has published several books on IFS therapy, and has authored articles and chapters like: The Teenager’s Confession: Regulating Shame in Internal Family Systems Therapy, AJP,2011. Emotional Cannibalism: Shame in Action - in innovations and elaborations - 2013 Getting Unstuck (with Pam krause and Lawrence Rosenberg) - 2017 What IFS Offers to the treatment of trauma (with Frank Anderson) - 2017 Martha Sweezy is also responsible for Titles like: 1. Internal Family Systems New Dimensions (with Ellen Ziskind)- Routledge 2013 2. Intimacy from the Inside Out: Courage and Compassion in Couple Therapy with Toni Herbine-Blank and Donna M. Kerpelman - Routledge, 2015 3. Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy, with Ellen Ziskind - 2017 by routledge. 4. Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Substance Abuse, with Frank Anderson and Richard Schwartz - 2017 by Pesi. 5. and more recently the Internal Family Systems Therapy Second Edition - with Dick Schwartz 2019 by Guilford.Martha has a therapy and consultation practice in Northampton, Massachusetts, and has a particular interest in how shame and guilt affect human behavior.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

This is an IFS Talks with Lisa Spiegel. Lisa Spiegel received her BA from Vassar College, and has a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University. From her three decades of working with adults and children she has developed an approach that draws from an eclectic array of disciplines - talk therapy, yoga and mindfulness, and parent coaching. Lisa is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, LifeForce Yoga practitioner, and a couples counselor from the Relational Life Institute.In addition to her clinical work, she founded and maintains Soho Parenting's New Orleans Project and is a published author. In this Episode Lisa shares about her journey as a Psychotherapist for more than three decades helping children, adolescents and their parents at the Soho Project in New York. Lisa also shares how Internal Family Systems impacted her clinical and personal life.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

This is an IFS Talks with Pam Krause. Pam Krause is a Senior Lead Trainer for the Center for Self-leadership and has been leading Level 1 and Level 2 trainings since 2005. Pam adapted the IFS model for use with children and adolescents and has created both onsite and online trainings on the topic. Ana Gomez and Pam co-authored the chapter EMDR Therapy and the Use of Internal Family Systems Strategies with Children in EMDR Therapy and Adjunct Approaches with Children. Pam authored a chapter on IFS with Children and Adolescents in Internal Family Systems Therapy: New Dimensions, and also co-authored a chapter called Getting Unstuck, in the 2017 book “innovations and elaborations in IFS” - addressing occasional ruptures and impasses in our work in IFS. Pam also has a private practice in Mechanicsburg, PA.Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Mary Kruger, an AAMFT supervisor and founder of Rimmon Pond Counseling, shares her expertise in treating addictions and eating disorders using the Internal Family Systems model. She discusses her journey in mental health and the transformative power of IFS therapy. Mary highlights the impact of historical trauma on addiction and the importance of acknowledging legacy burdens. She emphasizes working with the protective parts of the psyche and the benefits of experiential learning in IFS training, ultimately advocating for connection and collaboration in healing.

This is an IFS Talks with Susan McConnell. Susan has taught IFS throughout the US and in Europe since 1997. Her involvement as Senior Trainer with the Center includes developing training curricula, training IFS training staff, and designing and leading somatic psychotherapy retreats and seminars. In her private practice in Chicago, Susan specializes in recovering the wholeness of body, mind and spirit, drawing from her bodywork and movement experience and her Buddhist practice. She brings commitment and passion to her work and her play with her partner and her dogs along Lake Michigan shores. Podcast Feedback and Interview Request welcome at https://internalfamilysystems.pt/ifs-talks

Cece Sykes, an IFS Senior Trainer with over thirty years in mental health, shares her insights on trauma and addiction. She delves into integrating Internal Family Systems therapy with family dynamics, emphasizing safe environments for healing. Cece recounts her experiences in culturally unique settings and the challenges faced as a lead trainer. The conversation also explores her personal journey with addiction and the intricacies of recovery, highlighting the importance of connection and gratitude in the therapeutic process.