Why Did I Do That?: How You Make Sense and Why There Is Hope: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems

by Dorie Cameron

The strength of the IFS model is its capacity to meet every person with deep respect and compassion. This visual introduction to the IFS model was created to help make it accessible to as many people as possible. May this book serve as a gentle invitation and offering of hope for every person who has ever wondered "Why did I do that?", "Am I truly bad?" and "What does it mean to 'love yourself' anyway?"- Dorie Cameron, LICSW

"I am honored to have IFS introduced so beautifully. It has a power that goes beyond thinking minds and gives hope to the parts that live in our hearts." - Richard C. Schwartz, PhD Creator and Founder of Internal Family Systems

"This little book is a delightful, captivating and visually creative way to introduce IFS to people of all ages!".- Toni Herbine-Blank, MS, RN, CS-P Senior Trainer, IFS Institute

Genres: Psychology, Spirituality

85 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2009

About the author

LICSW

Reviews

[Amy Joo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The therapist who translated this book left a message at the end of the translated edition, and I found myself deeply resonating with it. “The most important message this book aims to convey is about self-love. Even when we fall into confusion and feel as though everything about us is a mess — even when we feel discouraged, believing that we are disrupted, disordered, and completely broken — this book reminds us that, at our core, we are always doing our very best for ourselves. In the end, there is nothing to blame or hate; what we truly need is self-comfort and encouragement.”

[Vicky Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

[Laurie Connolly]

A gentle little booklet.

[Kelli Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read that helps to understand trauma responses

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elegant perfection!

This is an elegant and accessible book describing Internal Family Systems. I can't wait to share this with clients, friends, and family!

[Kimberley Greenwald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro to ifs

This did a good job at an introductory level explanation of how IFS works. Not sure it’s worth five bucks but got the job done.

[Emily Rems · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was assigned to me by my new therapist to help introduce me to IFS. I kind of get it, I think. Easy to understand, hard to internalize.

[Troy Soos · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well-intentioned but not well-executed.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very simple illustration of Internal Family Systems. Appropriate for grade school and helpful for all who might be confused by some of their automatic reactions.

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great summary!

Great summary of IFS principles! Would like to see more how the IFS therapy process works though. 4 point 5 stars!