Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children

Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children details the application of IFS in child psychotherapy. The weaving together of theory, step-by-step instruction, and case material gives child therapists a clear roadmap for understanding and utilizing the healing power of this modality.

Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, founded Soho Parenting, a psychotherapy and parenting center in New York City, in 1987. Lisa is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, LifeForce Yoga® practitioner, and Relational Life Institute couples counselor. She is also trained in EMDR. She has worked with children for over thirty years.

Acknowledgements Foreword Richard C Schwartz 1. My Introduction to IFS 2. Key Concepts in IFS 3. The IFS Protocal 4. Finding and Befriending Parts: Percy, Charlotte and Kathleen 5. Negotiating with Protectors: Esther and Talia 6. Externalizing Parts: Hailey and Rain 7. Polarizations: Amelia and Hazel's Opposing Parts 8. Unburdening Parts: Juliana and Henry 9. Using IFS in Parent Guidance 10. Therapy: Bart's IFS Therapy Conclusion Glossary Index