Internal Family Systems Therapy

by Martha Sweezy (Editor), Richard C. Schwartz (Foreword), Ellen L. Ziskind (Editor)

Internal family systems therapy, or IFS, is one of the fastest growing models of psychotherapy today. Focused on psychic multiplicity and the healing effects of compassion, this non-pathologizing therapy has been adopted by clinicians around the world. Internal Family Systems Therapy builds on Richard Schwartz’s foundational introductory texts, illustrating how the IFS protocol can be applied to a variety of therapy modalities and patient populations.Each chapter provides clear, practical guidance and clinical illustrations. While addressing questions from therapists who are exploring the model or wonder about its applicability, Internal Family Systems Therapy is also essential reading for knowledgeable IFS clinicians.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Counselling, Self Help, Mental Health

232 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[Nick]

Extremely useful for therapists looking to expand their applications of IFS-informed therapy. In addition to the topics mentioned in Harry’s review, there are also chapters addressing IFS with children (Krause), couples (Herbine-Blank), and clients with dissociative disorders (Twombly).

[Harry]

With chapters written by various highly experienced practitioners, this volume makes an excellent addition to the Internal Family Systems library. Areas covered include the use of therapist's Self, sexuality, embodiment, psychopharmacology and shame. Each chapter was useful and practical and deepened my appreciation of the Internal Family System model.

[Brette C]

Increased depth from general, theoretical texts. Enjoyable!