![]() ![]() There are now hundreds of published scientific studies exploring a wide range of questions about how humans experience nostalgia and the different roles it plays in daily life. In the first two decades of this new century, the science of nostalgia has exploded. They also discuss the myth of the “mono mind,” and why the mind is naturally multiple how “exiled” trauma can manifest as bodily pain connecting with our core Self and letting it lead us in our healing and how the language of “parts” can be useful in our relationship dynamics. He explains that even our most destructive parts have protective intentions, put in place to shield us from unprocessed pain, and details his method for accessing and mending these inner wounds. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon talks to Dick about the transformation that occurs when we welcome every part of who we are. With Sounds True, Dick has written a new book titled No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model. He coauthored the most widely used family therapy text in the United States, Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, and is the creator of the Internal Family Systems Model, which he developed in response to clients’ descriptions of various “parts” within themselves. I'll be seeking out a different book on the topic instead.Richard “Dick” Schwartz earned his PhD in marriage and family therapy from Purdue University. Maybe this book works better in text format, or maybe it's better for therapists and people who are already familiar with IFS. ![]() That being said, the examples were interesting, the language is colloquial and easy to understand, and it *was* interesting to hear the author themselves at work. ![]() What theory there was, wasn't thorough enough for my taste, and I wished it had been more systematically structured. Also, I wish there had been more theory and less exercises, especially since the author doesn't recommend working with certain parts without the aid of an IFS therapist. In these sections the audio quality is quite poor compared to the other narrator. First, about half the book consists of exercises, which are narrated by the author themselves. I wanted a general introduction to the topic, but found this book confusing. Interesting topic, sometimes poor audio qualityįirst: the IFS theory itself is fascinating to me, and I can see it being both helpful and useful. When we learn to love all our parts, we can learn to love all people - and that will contribute to healing the world.” Schwartz teaches, “Our parts can sometimes be disruptive or harmful, but once they’re unburdened, they return to their essential goodness. IFS is a paradigm-changing model because it gives us a powerful approach for healing ourselves, our culture, and our planet.
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