The Internal Family Systems Workbook: A Guide to Discover Your Self and Heal Your Parts

'Internal Family Systems... is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, author of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE'One of the most innovative, intuitive, comprehensive, and transformational therapies to have emerged in the present century.' Gabor Maté, author of THE MYTH OF NORMALThe breakthrough insight of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is that each of us is not a single personality. In fact, we carry in us a 'family' of distinct inner parts that hold our many hurts and inner conflicts – and that we can heal in order to live with more confidence, courage and connection.The Internal Family Systems Workbook will enhance both self-care and therapeutic application of IFS. Beginner-friendly and accessible, Dr Schwartz presents more than 50 practices, exercises and meditations to help understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each, and uncover your core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom. You’ll find a variety of exercises to support your own learning style, as well as QR codes that point to guided audio practices to further bolster your journey.IFS has proven to be a revolutionary tool for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, burnout, addiction, disordered eating, relationships, and more. Here is your key to a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. As Dr Schwartz says, 'You and all your parts are welcome here.'