Richard C. Schwartz – Internal Family Systems Therapy

Richard C. Schwartz – Internal Family Systems Therapy

Internal Family System (IFS)

• Origins of IFS – the work of Richard Schwartz, PhD
• A non-pathologizing, accelerated approach rooted in neuroscience
• Apply inner resources and self-compassion for healing
• How to heal implicit memory wounds
• Study limitations: small sample size, no control group
• Clinical considerations for clients experiencing abuse

The IFS Technique

Step 1: Identify the Diagnoses & Symptoms

• Assess the diagnoses: PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders
• Apply meditation practices
  • Find the symptom, focus on its fear
  • Separate the person from the symptom
  • Become curious about it
  • Find the real story behind the symptom

Step 2: Gain Access to Internal Strengths & Resource for Healing

• Move from defensiveness to curiosity
• Access compassion to open the pathways toward healing
• Foster “internal attachment” work
• The “Self” of the therapist-countertransference redefined

Step 3: Healing of the Traumatic Wound

• Three phases to healing the wound:
  • Witness the pain
  • Remove the wounded part out of the past
  • Let go of the feelings, thoughts and beliefs

Empowering IFS-Specific Grounding Techniques

• Flashbacks
• Panic attacks
• Suicide
• Dissociation

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