Dick Schwartz: IFS and Trauma 1 of 4

[@LibertyCairde]

“In fact, I’ve come to talk about IFS as attachment theory taken inside, so rather than the therapist, or spouse, or some other person, external person becoming the good attachment figure for your client, the Self, their Self becomes that good attachment figure.” ~Dick Schwartz Yesssssss!! This confirms what I’ve felt for so long, another person is NOT required to heal!! Thank you for this!!

[@maryfowles807]

That intro was so touching I am crying and this hasn't even started yet

[@Spirit.282]

This SELF is my birthright....yes!

[@alexandran7602]

Richard Schwartz will go down in history as contributing a massive change to Westernized mental health completely. Thank you so much for showing all of us how to step into our Buddha nature, Richard Schwartz!

[@joelhenry4643]

And he should in Christianity as well if the church could realize this theory especially the concept of unburdening. If people in the church only knew why they aren't able to unburden their hurts is due to a lack of understanding that it is their parts that are holding onto the pain. Coupled with the fact that people have lost touch with the quality of being truly concerned and curious about each other has caused both their parts and their traumas to be left alone hidden inside with nowhere to go.

[@hansy1305]

That beautiful moment of genuine gratitude when Derek welcomes Dick and how Dick straight away goes for a hug had me well up. Thank you to both of you gentlemen for your work in helping humanity ❤

[@vickilynn9514]

OMG. It just hit me that this could be the bridge between buddhist/eastern spiritual thought and western focus on the human/non-spiritual psyche. The two have seemed completely incompatible to me until now e.g. our adult attachment needs and our consciousness/awareness/spiritual self, which is inherently complete without outside attachments. Thank you for posting!

[@IFSCA]

You might want to read "Many Minds, One Self" by Dick Schwartz and Robert Falconer to continue following that rabbit down the hole

[@Daniel-oh9uz]

Or does IFS view the Self from Vedanta wisdom, where there is a Soul, or Self, called Atman, which exists before and after the body, which is different from the Buddhist view that there is no soul, or anatman, where the Self exists as natural but is temporary, it exists only as long as the body does? Or does that difference even matter in regards to IFS??

[@rapisode1]

It is a matter of semantics. Buddhists emphasize the emptyness of the mind, Hindus emphasize the 'substance' called consciousness. The Buddhists are more investigative towards attaining awareness of the self, the Hindus try to get the idea of the self acknowledged. In the yoga vashistha this becomes clear due to the amount of sentences like 'see Rama, the self is indeed the highest spiritual knowledge'

[@joelhenry4643]

@@Daniel-oh9uz As far as I can tell doing parts work on my self the Self seems to be part of the brain and psyche and grows healthier as more hurts are healed and integrated as well as capacity for joy increases. I cannot find anything outside of that

[@royce6485]

Having Yourself as your primary attachment theory should be applied to every form of therapy!

[@unstoppablezone4980]

From Inner Critic to Inner Adviser...absolutely! Love this.

[@viafrequency]

I love listening to him speak. What a trailblazer. It takes true courage to go against the grain in any field or institution when it’s time to challenge traditional viewpoints, methods and the status quo. I can personally attest to how incredibly effective this work is. Shout out to all the beautiful people like Richard Schwarz who are making true impact & bringing solutions in a world where change is so needed & a massive shift in thinking is inevitable right now. 💎

[@profsilvanamara]

IFS has helped me so much, and still is. Thank you for sharing

[@Namari12]

Some Buddhist practices, like Jodo Shinshu for example, believe in sudden spiritual enlightenment, where you step back from your delusions and realize your true Buddha nature without all this work of meditation. What he's describing about the 'Self coming out' sounds kind of uncannily like that.

[@kellaaaaa]

Namari12 yeah, these aren’t new ideas. Not even in the west, actually. But it is lovely!

[@gleelee2008]

my body knows this is true, and I'm reminded of a quote from Jesus, about bringing forth that which is within you to save you, I believe it's a reference to the Self. tho some would argue he was talking about the Holy Spirit.

[@tmeyah1378]

Thank you very much.

[@jacque8236]

So thankful for ifs. It's invaluable! More people should know about this.

[@in_8_ly]

Very cool, I use sculpted figures in my work. So happy to find IFS thank you algorithmic destiny.

[@esalenchik]

I learned a lot just from your intro, Derek. I can clearly see why my friend Bob is your friend :) - Nikki

[@marcususherwood7217]

wow.

[@tiffanymorgan3748]

I am so excited you posted this!! Watching it now! :)

[@truethehero]

Thank you very much, Dr. Schwartz. Your work is life-changing for my clients and me. IFS to the moon!

[@basmaelmor]

Beautiful!

[@susanellison5309]

Thank you Dick Schartz

[@boazwald9585]

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