Internal Family Systems Therapy

In this episode, which originally aired in radio format on December 9th, 2021, I explore some ideas from the book Internal Family Systems Therapy, by Richard C. Schwartz. According to IFS, we all have at least 5-15 different "parts" (subpersonalities) within us. Some are Managers, some are Firefighters, and some are the reason that Managers and Firefighters exist in the first place: Exiles. The goal of IFS therapy is to help these parts trust the Self. BYOBF! (Be Your Own Best Friend!) Distinguish your true voice from the many false (misguided, protective, frightened, hurt) voices you've internalized. I will also explore, through an IFS lens, some of my experience of having an eating disorder many years ago as an adolescent.