SC 182 - Dealing With Your Inner Critic and Inner Child - Richard Schwartz

Not a fan of your inner critic? Want to get rid of it? What if that negative voice inside isn't your enemy but a valuable part of your internal family? Author, psychotherapist and founder of the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), Richard Schwartz, says our true "Self" exists side by side with the many parts that make us who we are. The trick is putting the "Self" back in the driver's seat. In this episode, Richard and Jayson talk IFS and explore the concept that people are naturally multiple. This one's great for therapists, coaches AND individuals alike! SHOWNOTES Who is Richard Schwartz? [7:00] What makes Internal Family System (IFS) therapy unique? [11:00] The three goals of IFS [19:00] Changing your relationship with your inner critic [22:00] Richard's thoughts on co-regulation [35:00] Is healing on your own realistic? [44:00] Your partner, your "tor-mentor" [49:00] Richard's bits of advice and suggested resources [54:00]