Internal Family Systems: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with Dr. Richard Schwartz

Published: Jan. 15, 2024, 11 a.m.

Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy, to explore how we can integrate all the aspects of who we are. They explain the IFS model, the nature of parts and their roles, and how we can use this knowledge to increase self-awareness and deal with common problems. Then Rick and Dr. Schwartz dive deep into the nature of the \u201cSelf,\u201d where it comes from, and how we can tune into and strengthen it.\nThis was a wide-ranging conversation, and we were thrilled to have Dr. Schwartz on the podcast again. You won\u2019t want to miss this one.\nAbout our Guest: Dr. Richard \u201cDick\u201d Schwartz is the creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy, and has authored a number of books and over fifty articles focused on IFS. His newest book is No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model.\nForrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there.\xa0\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n2:15: Quick explanation of the IFS Model\n6:45: Releasing the \u201cSelf\u201d\n11:10: Where does the Self come from?\n16:00: How the practical side of IFS connects to the spiritual\n23:20: The four goals of IFS, and parts of parts\n26:15: Becoming your own attachment figure\n32:15: Richard\u2019s experience integrating his exiled parts\n37:25: Personification in IFS. Why think in terms of \u201cparts\u201d?\xa0\n46:15: Why befriend our \u201cbad\u201d parts?\n49:55: The non-pathologizing nature of IFS in a clinical framework\n55:25: First and second darts\n57:15: Identifying parts with curiosity, courage, and physical awareness\n1:03:25: How asking yourself questions gets you in touch with your intuition\n1:12:45: Recap\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors:\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nZocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website