Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Richard Schwatrz, PhD-IFS webinar recording

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video transcript, Dr. Richard Schwartz explains the principles of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) through a demonstration with a woman named Claire struggling with food addiction. Claire identifies different parts within herself, such as the part driving the addictive behavior and the part feeling unsafe and shameful. Dr. Schwartz guides her in understanding and connecting with these parts, acknowledging their protective roles and underlying fears. Through dialogue and introspection, Claire starts to soften towards these parts, showing compassion and understanding. The process involves acknowledging trauma, identifying vulnerable inner children, and ultimately working towards healing and integration. Dr. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of accessing self-energy, or the core essence of a person, to lead the healing process and transform the relationship with these internal parts. The therapy aims to help individuals address their inner conflicts, trauma, and addictive behaviors by fostering self-compassion, understanding, and healing within their internal family system. The approach requires patience, deep listening, and a compassionate exploration of one's inner world to bring about transformation and healing.

Keywords

Internal Family Systems Therapy

IFS

Dr. Richard Schwartz

Claire

food addiction

parts within oneself

addictive behavior

feeling unsafe and shameful

trauma

vulnerable inner children

self-energy

healing and integration

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