{"product_id":"introduction-to-internal-family-systems","title":"Introduction to Internal Family Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly accessible introduction to a therapeutic approach that brings our inner \"parts\" into harmony and allows our core Self to lead\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We're all familiar with self-talk, self-doubt, self-judgment--yet most of us still view ourselves as if we have one uniform mind. Dr. Richard Schwartz's breakthrough was recognizing that we each contain an \"internal family\" of distinct parts--and that treating these parts with curiosity, respect, and empathy vastly expands our capacity to heal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Over the past two decades, Internal Family Systems (IFS) has transformed the practice of psychotherapy. With \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Internal Family Systems\u003c\/i\u003e, the creator of IFS presents the ideal layperson's guide for understanding this empowering, effective, and non-pathologizing approach to self-discovery and healing. Here, Dr. Schwartz shares evidence, case studies, and self-care tools to help you: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Shift from the limiting \"mono-mind\" paradigm into an appreciation of your marvelous, multidimensional nature\u003cbr\u003e - Unburden your wounded parts from extreme beliefs, emotions, and addictions\u003cbr\u003e - Demystify the most commonly misunderstood parts--the Exiles, Managers, and Firefighters\u003cbr\u003e - Transform your most challenging parts from inner obstacles to invaluable allies\u003cbr\u003e - Embrace the existence of innate human goodness--in yourself and others\u003cbr\u003e - Connect with the true Self that is greater than the sum of your parts \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The most wonderful discovery I have made is that as you do this work, you release, or liberate, what I call your \u003ci\u003eSelf \u003c\/i\u003eor your \u003ci\u003eTrue Self\u003c\/i\u003e--the calm, compassionate essence of who you are,\" says Dr. Schwartz. \"When the Self becomes the leading intelligence in our lives, we create more harmony--both within ourselves and in our external lives.\" For therapists, their clients, and anyone interested in understanding and healing themselves, here is an essential guide to a revolutionary approach to self-realization, mental wellness, and transformation.","brand":"St. Martin's Essentials \/ Sounds True","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938524561639,"sku":"9781683643616","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_cd8d9151-7415-438e-a7bb-2c619e585a78.jpg?v=1775062349","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/introduction-to-internal-family-systems","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}