How To Handle Your Demons | Richard Schwartz

Dr. Richard Schwartz is a contemporary psychotherapist with a PhD in marriage and family therapy. He founded the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model and has authored many books, most recently, The Internal Family Systems Workbook.

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The big takeaway

In this episode, Dan Harris interviews Dick Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Schwartz explains how IFS can help people identify and work with different "parts" of themselves, transforming protective parts and unburdening exiles to achieve greater self-understanding and healing. He also discusses practical ways to apply IFS techniques on your own, even without a therapist.