Main description:

Internal family systems therapy, or IFS, is one of the fastest growing models of psychotherapy today. Focused on psychic multiplicity and the healing effects of compassion, this non-pathologizing therapy has been adopted by clinicians around the world. Internal Family Systems Therapy builds on Richard Schwartz's foundational introductory texts, illustrating how the IFS protocol can be applied to a variety of therapy modalities and patient populations.Each chapter provides clear, practical guidance and clinical illustrations. While addressing questions from therapists who are exploring the model or wonder about its applicability, Internal Family Systems Therapy is also essential reading for knowledgeable IFS clinicians.

Contents:

Foreword Richard C. Schwartz An Introduction to IFS Jack Engler 1. The Therapist-Client Relationship and the Transformative Power of Self Richard C. Schwartz 2. Emotional Cannibalism: Shame in Action Martha Sweezy 3. IFS with Children and Adolescents Pamela Krause 4. Self in Relationship: An Introduction to IFS Couple Therapy Toni Herbine-Blank 5. Integrating IFS with Phase Oriented Treatment of Dissociative Disordered Clients Joanne Twombly 6. Embodying the Internal Family Susan McConnell 7. "Who's Taking What?" Connecting Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Internal Family Systems For Trauma Frank Gustella Anderson 8. The Internal Family System and Adult Health: Changing the Course of Chronic Illness Nancy Sowell 9. IFS and Health Coaching: A New Model of Behavior Change and Medical Decision Making John B. Livingstone & Joanne Gaffney 10. Treating Pornography Addiction with IFS Nancy Wonder 11. Welcoming All Erotic Parts: Our Reactions to the Sexual and Using Polarities to Enhance Erotic Excitement Lawrence G. Rosenberg