The Therapy That Changed My Life: Internal Family Systems Big Talk with Dr. Richard Schwartz

I got emotional at the end of this podcast episode because I am so grateful for my guest and the impact he’s had on my life. Dick Schwartz is the founder of Internal Family Systems, or IFS, a transformative psychotherapy that is going to change the way you think about yourself. It’s an honor to share this life-changing therapy with you.   Dr. Richard (Dick) Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to his therapy clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He noticed systemic patterns to the way these parts were organized across clients. He also found that when the clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, the clients would spontaneously experience the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that Dr. Schwartz came to call the Self. He found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how to heal their parts.   A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Dr. Schwartz has published many books and over fifty articles about IFS. Learn more here.   Triggers and addictive cycles are a massive topic, and Dick and I could have talked about this for literally hours. If you want more, I encourage you to visit the IFS website where you can find more on Dick’s work. You can also check out my book Happy Days, which has a wealth of information about IFS therapy as well as other strategies to truly take care of your whole Self.   If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. I’m proud of you for your commitment to self-care. bit.ly/3qHBLNh.    Want even more support? My NEW gabby™ coaching app makes personal growth easy to access. Get weekly lessons, guided meditations and proven manifesting methods to enhance every area of your life—on your own terms, at your own pace, all in one place. I’ll be your coach to help you manifest your desires and live with an unshakeable sense of inner peace. Click here to join the waitlist. bit.ly/462r485   This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional     Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.     For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at CALM.COM/deargabby.   Leave summer stress behind and upgrade your CBD. Go to NextEvo.com/gabby to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more.   Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/deargabby today to get 10% off your first month.   Give yourself the hair you never thought you could have with Vegamour. For a limited time, Dear Gabby listeners get twenty percent off their first order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/gabby and use code gabby at check out.     Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices