No Bad Parts: Discover the Undamaged Self | Richard Schwartz IFS

Описание: No Bad Parts: Discover the Undamaged Self | Richard Schwartz IFS

Join IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz as he discusses the revolutionary Internal Family Systems model, a widely recognized, evidence-based psychotherapy approach particularly effective in healing trauma. Dr. Schwartz outlines his optimistic and non-pathologizing view, developed from direct clinical experiences where clients described "parts" within themselves.
According to the IFS model, we are born with these parts, which, in their natural state, express qualities such as spontaneity, playfulness, joy, and innate abilities—reflecting the desirable characteristics of childhood innocence. Trauma, non-acceptance, or conventional socialization causes these parts to take on extreme, protective roles (such as managers or firefighters).
The central goal of IFS and the pathway to post-traumatic growth is twofold: helping these burdened parts transform and fostering trust in the Self (with a capital S). The Self is an undamaged core that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their history, and knows how to heal. The Self embodies eight essential "C-word" qualities: calm, curiosity, confidence, compassion, courage, clarity, creativity, and connectedness.
Dr. Schwartz explains that trauma healing is a deeply embodied process where these parts often hold a specific presence within or around the body. The focus is not on fighting these parts (a common struggle) but on relating to them from Self-energy. This model is applicable far beyond individual therapy, extending its powerful framework to couples, families, corporations, and classrooms. Dr. Schwartz maintains an optimistic belief that this profound healing is necessary and possible to confront the challenges faced by humanity.