Schwartz, Richard C.

Internal Family Systems Therapy, Second Edition (The Guilford Family Therapy)

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ISBN 13:
9781462541461
author:
Schwartz, Richard C.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Guilford Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£55.24

Description

Internal Family Systems Therapy by Richard C. Schwartz and Martha Sweezy is a comprehensive guide to a widely practiced therapeutic approach. This book presents the core concepts and practical guidelines for implementing Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with clients struggling with various behavioral problems. IFS views the individual's psyche as comprising subpersonalities or "parts" that relate to each other like family members, and how polarization among these parts can lead to emotional suffering. The authors provide extensive revision of the original work, reflecting 25 years of conceptual refinement and expansion of IFS techniques, as well as a growing evidence base. This edition includes chapters on the Self, the body and physical illness, the role of the therapist, specific clinical strategies, and couple therapy, making it a valuable resource for clinicians and those seeking to understand and address complex psychological issues.

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