Internal family systems therapy
by Richard C. Schwartz · first published 1995
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Most theorists who have explored the human psyche have viewed it as inhabited by subpersonalities. Beginning with Freud's description of the id, ego, and superego, these inner entities have been given a variety of names, including internal objects, ego states, archetypes and complexes, subselves, inner voices, and parts. Regardless of name, they are depicted in remarkably similar ways across theories and are viewed as having powerful effects on our thoughts and feelings. In his important new book, Richard C. Schwartz applies the systems concepts of family therapy to this intrapsychic realm. T
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I've read similar stuff. It sucks since it seems there's no way out. Introduction to Internal Family Systems was very illuminating regarding this topic: https://www.amazon.com/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-Guilf... First two chapters: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5205b3d1e4b08b89e5d18...
on “Anxious tech workers are going to therapy” ↗…worked on healing themselves. I recommend learning about Object Relations Theory and Attachment theory from an academic perspective, Pete Walker’s CPTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, and Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems Therapy from a personal/clinical perspective.
on “Narcissistic Collapse” ↗I recently came across internal family system model. I am testing it currently and it has huge promise. Very good book on topic from inventor Richard C. Schwartz: Internal Family Systems Therapy. Also this is a nice podcast with therapy demonstration at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f80xs3MN9mY Hope it helps with making sense.
on “On Writing (or not): Bad habits and why the voice in my head needs to shut up” ↗I searched this thread and didn't find any reference to "Internal Family Systems" therapy. If anyone has any thoughts on IFS, I'd be interested in hearing them. I'm currently reading a book ("Internal Family Systems Therapy" by Richard Schwartz. Additional info here: http://www.selfleadership.org/
on “My Girlfriend Dissociated and Forgot Who I Was” ↗More to your question, have you looked into Internal Family Systems Therapy? I'm currently reading a book on this by Schwartz, and I'm finding it helpful. http://www.amazon.com/Internal-Family-Systems-Therapy-Guilfo...
on “Ask HN: Anxiety is limiting my enjoyment of a wonderful career. Can you relate?” ↗