Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse
Also known as Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual, Internal Family Systems: Skills Training Manual, IFS Skills Training Manual
An IFS manual for therapists by Frank Anderson, Martha Sweezy and Richard Schwartz
At a glance
What it argues
Every part has value
Key ideas
Positive intent, Non-pathologizing, Ask protectors first
See all 3Examples from the book
Tools
Criticism and limits
Evidence still thin, Called pseudoscientific
See all 2Read next
No Bad Parts, The Mosaic Mind
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Frank Anderson, Martha Sweezy and 4 others
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- IFS sees psychic multiplicity as normal: we all have parts, and every part means well.
- Extreme parts become calmer and cooperate once their concerns are addressed and they feel safe.
- This manual turns that into practice for PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders.
- It offers step-by-step techniques, annotated cases, meditations and worksheets.
Why it matters
- For therapists who want to start using IFS techniques in session.
- It is short and practical; the publisher notes it does not count toward IFS Institute certification.
Key facts
- Authors
- Frank G. Anderson, Martha Sweezy and Richard C. Schwartz1
- Published
- October 24, 20171
- Publisher
- PESI Publishing1
- Pages
- 1371
- ISBN
- 97816837308731
- Audience
- Clinicians treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders1
What it argues
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Every part has value1
Every part has a good intention; when clients listen to all their parts, wounded parts can heal.
Key ideas
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Positive intent1
Schwartz found extreme parts had taken on their roles in an effort to keep the client safe.
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Non-pathologizing1
IFS applies inner resources and self-compassion rather than treating symptoms as defects.
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Ask protectors first2
In IFS, exiles are approached only after protector parts give permission.
Examples from the book
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Tools1
Step-by-step techniques, annotated case examples, meditations, and downloadable exercises and worksheets.
Criticism and limits
Read next
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Schwartz's fuller account of the model behind the techniques.
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An early, detailed IFS case study with an abuse survivor.
Connections
Links
Sources
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