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Internal Family Systems Therapy |  | Author: Richard C. Schwartz
Publisher: The Guilford Press
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 248
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1572302720
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9781572302723
ASIN: 1572302720
Publication Date: July 11, 1997
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Applying family systems concepts to the intrapsychic realm, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model proposes that individuals' subpersonalities interact and change in many of the same ways as do families and other human groups. Seasoned practitioner Richard C. Schwartz illuminates how parts of a person can form paralyzing inner alliances resembling the destructive coalitions found in dysfunctional families, and provides straightforward guidelines for incorporating the IFS model into treatment. A valuable text and clinical resource, the book demonstrates in step-by-step detail how therapists can help individuals, couples, and families tap core resources, bring balance and harmony to their subpersonalities, and feel more integrated, confident, and alive.
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Amazing July 9, 2009
P. D. Van Ravestein (WA, Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been hesitant in buying this book, because I didn't like the title. It sounded too much like 'family therapy' to me, and had nothing to do with dissociation, parts, alters, or anything; but eventually after multiple recommendations I purchased the book.
It was fantastic. It still is, I re-read it a lot. It helps to really de-pathologise dissociative disorders where parts or voices or alters or personalities (insert your terminology of choice here) are involved, and as a person with a dissociative disorder made me feel more empowered, gave me ideas to help myself further heal, and gave me a normalised structure in which to view my own parts. It is a validating and refreshing look at the concept now common with dissociative disorders, that suggests that integration of parts shouldn't be the goal; but concepts of co-operation, co-consciousness and compassion should be.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants practical case studies and advice as to how to address internal dissociative systems; and provides a successful model to look towards a healthier future.
A client's perspective April 24, 2009
G. Palubiak
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
IFS has been a godsend to me. As a victim of long-term, sometimes torturous sexual abuse as a child, I tried to fight my way out of my pain for decades. I bounced from therapist to therapist expecting nothing more than to find a few good coping techniques to get me through the rest of my life. But I FINALLY met a therapist who seemed to hold the key, IFS. We've been working with IFS for about 2+ years and the results I've enjoyed go beyond my wildest imagination. I've found a love of myself...part by part...that I can only describe as miraculous.
If you are a mental health professional then please do yourself and your clients a huge favor by exploring this model.
Internal Family Systems October 8, 2008
Jeanine M. Swenson (Milwaukee, WI)
An excellent and provocative review of the internal family systems paradigm, I thoroughly enjoyed this extremely well written review. This is a must read for any professional in both the traditional and mental health fields who works with families.
Groundbreaking insight. July 21, 2008
M. Gaza (Chicago)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dr. Richard Schwartz contributes groundbreaking insights and a fresh model that is surprisingly effective for healing our inner battles...not just coping with them.
Great Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy February 9, 2008
Michael Arlington (Cambridge, MA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Dr. Charles Schultz offers an articulate and lucid rational for his modality then proceeds with a detailed guide to practicing. This book was very helpful to me as a lay person.
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