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Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children, 2nd Edition offers a new way of understanding and supporting children - building deep, respectful relationships with their inner worlds through the adaptation of Richard C. Schwartz's groundbreaking therapeutic model.
With over 50 years of combined experience in child psychotherapy, Lisa Spiegel and Dr. Claire Stubbs weave together theory, step-by-step instruction, and case material to provide child therapists with a clear roadmap for understanding and utilizing the healing power of the IFS modality. The book is enriched with poignant, often humorous vignettes of children's therapy and offers guidance in a variety of settings including mental health clinics and schools. This updated edition sheds light on several new topics such as gender identity, gender expression, and sexual identity formation, working with families living with persistent disadvantages, and legacy and cultural burdens. This book also explores the intersectionality of IFS and neurodivergent "parts," and illustrates how to apply IFS methodology. This empathetic guide doesn't simply tell therapists what to do - it shows them how to truly be with a child in a way that builds trust, emotional safety, and lasting change.
This book is essential reading for IFS therapists looking to deepen their understanding of the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems with children and their families.
List of contents
1. The Authors' Journey and the Magic of IFS 2. Key Concepts in IFS 3. The IFS Protocol 4. Finding and Befriending Parts 5. Externalizing Parts 6. Negotiating with Protectors in Safety 7.Polarizations 8. Unburdening Parts 9. Bart's IFS Therapy 10. Using IFS in Parent Guidance 11. IFS and Neurodiversity 12. IFS and School 13. Updates: Checking in Ten Years On
About the author
Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, is the founder of Soho Parenting in New York City. Lisa is an author and certified IFS therapist and consultant. She teaches therapists around the world. She has worked with children and families for over 40 years.
Dr. Claire Stubbs, DProf, CPsychol, is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, author, and IFS therapist specializing in neurodiversity, trauma, and emotionally based school avoidance in the UK.
