IFS Resources
I’m excited to announce my new podcast with IFS psychotherapist and author Emma Redfern, Purely IFS with Emma and Gayle.
It’s aimed at psychotherapists and other mental health professionals who are transitioning to using the Internal Family Systems model with clients.
Emma and I aim to support IFS beginners by offering clarity and discussion on the various aspects of the model and the key skills. You’ll find us on the major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple.
Join us for stimulating and educational conversations!
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The Myth of Mental Illness
Please click the link here to access a peer-reviewed article by me on the medicalisation of emotional distress, first published in the journal of the Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy, autumn 2023 edition
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Two articles by me, intended for beginner IFS therapists and practitioners, published on the Life Architect website:
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NEW IFS book:
Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Companion for Therapists and Practitioners, by Emma Redfern
(edited by Gayle Williamson).
This exciting IFS book was published in April by Routledge.
It’s packed with practical information for those who have already begin using the IFS model and are encountering typical beginner questions/difficulties.
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IFS book on supervision and self-supervision:
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Supervision and Consultation: A must-read book released last year by the brilliant Emma Redfern, for IFS supervisees and supervisors alike. It includes a great interview with Richard Schwartz and is filled with useful guidance. Published by Routledge.
Easy map of the internal family system
(Feel free to email me if you’d like a printable copy)
- You can read more about IFS in this article by its developer, Richard Schwartz, at https://selfleadership.org/the-larger-self.html
- Richard Schwartz’s latest book, No Bad Parts, is a great introduction to IFS, intended for general readership.
- Self-therapy by Jay Earley is a useful step-by-step guide to using IFS yourself – which, it has to be said, not many people can do. It’s also not recommended for use by those dealing with complex emotional issues. However, it’s a reader-friendly book for clients and beginner IFS therapists alike to gain a better understanding of the approach and get used to the language of parts.