Internal Family Systems Therapy: New Dimensions

by Martha Sweezy (Editor)

Internal Family Systems therapy, or IFS, is widely recognized as one of the most compassionate and comprehensive psychotherapies available. Its non-pathologizing approaches to behavior, consciousness, and personality have been adopted by clinicians around the world, but with the exception of Richard Schwartz's foundational introductory text, few texts give clinicians the information they need on adapting the IFS framework to patients' complex and diverse needs and circumstances. "Internal Family Systems Therapy "changes that. The chapters focus on topics common in therapists' practice, and each provides both a refreshing approach to sometimes-thorny issues, and clear, practical guidance for how best to explore them in treatment. For any practitioner interested in learning about this vital, vibrant form of therapy, "Internal Family Systems Therapy "is the perfect introduction. For clinicians already part of the IFS community, this book is bound to become one of the most essential tools in their toolbox.

CE credit is available to purchasers of this book at www.mensanapublications.com.

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

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Increased depth from general, theoretical texts. Enjoyable!