IFS Talks is an audio series to deepen connections with the Internal Family Systems Model through conversations with lead trainers, authors, practitioners and users. In these audio interviews, we will have the opportunity to draw out aspects of IFS Lead Trainers and skilled presenters to create a user-friendly format for listeners to get to know each trainer or practitioner, their background, in and before IFS. With candid, self-led dialogue, trainers and practitioners can share their specific interests with listeners interested in deepening their inner knowledge and IFS practice. Cece Sykes, Susan McConnell, Mary Kruger, Pam Krause, Lisa Spiegel, Martha Sweezy, Art Mones, Ann Sinko, Paul Neustadt, Frank Anderson, Larry Rosenberg, Toni Herbine-Blank, and many more among the interviewees. Among the topics in theTalks: - All Erotic Parts are Welcome, with Larry Rosenberg - IFS, Trauma and Neuroscience, with Frank Anderson - From Reactive to Self Led Parenting, with Paul Neustadt - IFS as a Metamodel of Therapy, with Art Mones - The Role of Legacy Burdens on Anxiety, Depression and Shame, with Ann Sinko - Shame and Guilt as central for IFS work, with Martha Sweezy - Bringing IFS to Children and Parents, with Lisa Spiegel - IFS with Children and Adolescents, with Pam Krause - IFS on Addictions and Eating Disorders, with Mary Kruger - Embodying the Internal Family, with Susan McConnell - Bringing IFS to Extreme Parts, with Cece Sykes
Finding one's own way as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist requires a developmental shift from rigid adherence to protocol toward authentic attunement and improvisation. Practitioners often encounter "stumbling blocks"—such as client skepticism or feelings of being trapped—which serve as essential diagnostic t...
In this episode of IFS Talks, Martha Sweezy discusses her new book, "Internal Family Systems for Shame and Guilt," explaining the differences between shame and guilt, and why shame can be toxic. She introduces the concept of the "shame cycle," detailing how external shaming can become internalized, leading to exiled pa...
Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner Bob Falconer examines the phenomenon of "The Others Within Us," exploring how unattached burdens (UBs) and external energies manifest in clinical settings. Unlike traditional IFS, which focuses on internal parts, this approach addresses entities that are not part of a client's...
Internal Family Systems (IFS) posits that the human mind is naturally multiple, consisting of distinct parts that are inherently good rather than pathological. Dr. Richard Schwartz, the model's developer, explains that these parts—even those manifesting as extreme behaviors like addiction or violence—hold positive inte...
Group therapy provides a unique, experiential environment for healing that differs significantly from individual sessions by activating dormant internal parts through social interaction. Chris Burris, a senior lead trainer for the Internal Family Systems Institute, explains in his book Creating Healing Circles how prac...
The human mind functions as a system of multiple, sparsely interlinked parts rather than a unitary, monolithic "citadel." This paradigm shift challenges traditional Western psychological models that equate mental health with a singular, controlled self. By integrating perspectives from neuroscience, evolutionary psycho...
The podcast explores the integration of Trauma and Dissociation-Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) for treating complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. Joanne Twombly, a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience, discusses her new book on the subject, highlighting the necessity of incorporating trauma treatment ...
The podcast explores bridging community and psychotherapy in addiction treatment, advocating for a compassionate, IFS-informed approach. Cece Sykes, a senior IFS trainer, argues against separating addiction treatment from mental health therapy, suggesting therapists often feel overwhelmed by clients' addictive behavior...
The podcast explores Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a metamodel for psychotherapy, particularly in trauma treatment. Dr. Arthur Mones, author of "The Essence of Healing," discusses shifting from a disease-based model to one that views clients as adapting to life's challenges, often involving trauma. A key element inv...
The podcast explores intercultural competence within the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, emphasizing the balance between cultural self-awareness and awareness of others. Fatimah Finney, a certified IFS therapist and consultant, discusses the importance of addressing systemic issues like racism in therapy to facili...
Paul Neustadt, an IFS co-lead trainer, returns to IFS Talks to discuss the role and gifts of protectors within the Internal Family Systems model. He emphasizes that all parts are sacred and essential, sharing a personal experience of connecting with a protector concerned about the impact of his words. Neustadt introduc...
The podcast explores the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and sexuality, particularly in the context of trauma, abuse, and relationships. Dr. Nancy Wonder, a licensed psychologist and IFS trainer, discusses her journey into psychotherapy and her work with sexual offenders and victims. She addresses...
Crystal Jones, a certified IFS therapist and assistant trainer, discusses her journey into IFS and its impact, particularly within BIPOC communities. She highlights IFS as a return to ancestral wisdom, emphasizing the body's innate capacity for healing. Jones shares experiences from IFS circles with Black Therapist Roc...
Terry Real, family therapist and author of "Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship," discusses his new book and upcoming workshop, focusing on relational mindfulness and moving beyond individualism. He introduces a model of three parts of the psyche: the wise adult, the wounded child, and the a...
Mariel Pastor returns to IFS Talks to discuss self-like parts, distinguishing them from self-energy, and how to befriend them. Pastor defines self-like parts as those with an agenda, differentiating them from self-filled parts, which lend their self to the process without impeding deep healing. She introduces the conce...
This podcast explores the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and emotional regulation, addressing whether emotional regulation is a primary goal of IFS therapy. Chris Burris, an IFS Senior Lead Trainer, discusses how IFS contributes user-friendly tools for managing emotional overload, emphasizing that IFS di...
The podcast explores the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy, featuring Russell Siler Jones, author of "Spirit in Session," who shares his insights on incorporating clients' spirituality into therapy. Jones emphasizes that spirituality is a pervasive aspect of life, influencing therapeutic conversations and c...
The podcast explores the application of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model to sex and sexuality, featuring Victoria Kirby, an IFS therapist specializing in sex and relationships. Kirby discusses the cultural shame surrounding sex that often prevents therapists from addressing it, despite sexuality being fundamenta...
This podcast explores the intersection of neurodiversity and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Yoav Bartov, an IFS therapist with ADHD and a family with members on the autism spectrum, shares his experiences and insights. He emphasizes the importance of therapists differentiating between brain function/style and p...
This podcast explores the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) into supervision and consultation, addressing what the hosts identify as a gap in the IFS landscape. Therapists Liz Martins and Emma Redfern share their collaborative model, which includes six F's (Follow the model, Framing systemically, Favor stuck...
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