Vicarious Trauma & Empathic Overwhelm
This article considers vicarious trauma in realtion to empathic parts. It discusses the limits of empathy, introduces the term "empathic overwhelm" which is to a degree synonymous with burnout and compassion fatigue, and invites those working in human services to foster compassion and compassionate connection as the healing response.
Monogenderism & Self Oppression
Monogenderism refers to the pervasive and oppressive belief that an individual has only one gender - as opposed to many parts with different genders. This belief limits our awareness and supports transphobic violence. This article argues that transphobia is a form of reaction formation related to the disowned gender variant parts in the personality system.
Grief & IFS: Mapping the Terrain
Compassion heals. This article explores contemporary approaches to grief and loss then outlines an IFS perspective. It is written for both therapists and non-therapists and offers practical strategies for working with the "Loss Cluster" activated as a result of lost attachments. This article is available as a PDF file.
A Critique of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Emotional Freedom Technique acknowledges multiplicity and holds the promise of tapping our troubles away. Yet when we look at the popularity of this technique from an IFS perspective we can perhaps glean a deeper understanding of what is going on in our system. Available as a PDF
Exploring your Own System
If you want to review what IFS is all about or don't have access to a therapist then this post has a video, handout and link to a facebook page all designed to help you out.
The Integration of Spiritual Experiences
In this article I will explore the impact of spiritual experiences on the psyche in terms of the brain, the personality system and our response to novel situations that challenge our worldview. I will then offer ways to understand and work with our own protective systems that facilitate the integration of emergent spiritual experiences.
The Youniverse
David Cantor has developed An innovative, Session-Changing Visual Communication Tool that helps therapists and clients, parents and children, cross the interpersonal communication bridge together.
The Teenager's Confession: Regulating Shame in Internal Family Systems Therapy
Martha Sweezy authored this case study, originally published in the American Journal of Psychotherapy, which explores the clinical relevance of the differences among shame, guilt that is linked with shame, and pure guilt.
What does the IFS therapist need to know about Dissociation?
Suzanne Hoffman takes us through 7 helpful points to consider when working with dissociation.
Treating Trauma After Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
First published in the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, Martha Sweezy "discusses coupling dialectical behavioral therapy... with internal family systems,a therapy that is both clinically promising and compatible with dialectical behavioral therapy, as a Stage 2 therapy for trauma patients who avoid other modes of treatment." (From the Abstract)
Common Therapist's Parts
This handout formed the basis for a group discussion hosted by Judi Addleston about therapist's parts
Technique, protocols, opinions – Mike Elkin
Anyone who knows Mike knows that he has all of the above. Here are some he has committed to paper: Despair protocol, Smoking cessation and IFS, Phobia protocol, Three techniques for helping Difficult Parts to unblend, and Opinions about Couples Work.