ABSTRACT

Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children details the application of IFS in child psychotherapy. The weaving together of theory, step-by-step instruction, and case material gives child therapists a clear roadmap for understanding and utilizing the healing power of this modality. In addition, any IFS therapist will deepen their understanding of the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems by reading how it is practiced with children. This book also covers the use of IFS in parent guidance, an important aspect of any therapeutic work with families or adult individuals with children. The poignant and humorous vignettes of children’s therapy along with their IFS artwork make it an enjoyable and informative read.

  • Applies the increasingly-popular Internal Family Systems model to children
  • Integrates theory, step-by-step instruction, and case material to demonstrate to therapists how to use IFS with children
  • Contains a chapter on using IFS in parent guidance
  • Includes a foreword by Richard Schwartz, the developer of the Internal Family Systems model

chapter 2|15 pages

Key Concepts in IFS

chapter 3|14 pages

The IFS Protocol

chapter 4|12 pages

>Finding and Befriending Parts

Percy, Charlotte, and Kathleen

chapter 5|10 pages

Negotiating with Protectors

Esther and Talia

chapter 6|11 pages

Externalizing Parts

Hailey and Rain

chapter 7|10 pages

Polarizations

Hazel and Amelia’s Opposing Parts

chapter 8|11 pages

Unburdening Parts

chapter 9|10 pages

Using IFS in Parent Guidance

chapter 10|9 pages

Bart’s IFS Therapy

chapter |1 pages

Conclusion

chapter |1 pages

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