Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children

12 reviews for Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children

1. Paula

   Rated 5 out of 5

   June 23, 2024

   It’s a great resource

   An excellent overview and reference for introducing IFS. I especially like the guided questions to prompt parts exploration.

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   Antonia Genisio

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 2, 2022

   5.0 out of 5 stars Written well and easy to assimilate

   I very much enjoyed!

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   Review queen

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 25, 2021

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good read

   Amazing book!!

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   Sarah Renee

   Rated 5 out of 5

   July 14, 2021

   5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent clinical information

   This is a must have for your IFS library if you have or work with children. The author gives many practical ways of using the IFS modality with even ...More

   This is a must have for your IFS library if you have or work with children. The author gives many practical ways of using the IFS modality with even very young clients. I highly recommend this resource.

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   DK

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 13, 2021

   5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew parts were so important

   Different approach to therapy and eye opening for anyone who is trying to get know themselves better. I can visualize my parts like in the moving ins...More

   Different approach to therapy and eye opening for anyone who is trying to get know themselves better. I can visualize my parts like in the moving inside out. Thank you for the insight.

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   Pamelamela

   Rated 5 out of 5

   December 23, 2018

   5.0 out of 5 stars Essential read for working with kids

   This book lays out the foundations of IFS and its applications with children in a straightforward and simple manner that is surprising enjoyable to re...More

   This book lays out the foundations of IFS and its applications with children in a straightforward and simple manner that is surprising enjoyable to read. I'm a therapist who recently transitioned from working primarily with adults to working with children and adolescents, and I have found this book immeasurably helpful in translating the IFS model into a format that is easy and effective to use with children.

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   Anneli Richards

   Rated 5 out of 5

   July 15, 2018

   5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

   Great book for beginning IFS child therapists

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   the ifs bookworm

   Rated 5 out of 5

   June 1, 2018

   Inspirational text

   Inspiring, well written, will be rereading it when I get the chance.

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   Jean Kunhardt

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 7, 2017

   5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book

   This is a gem of a book and a must read for any child therapist. Spiegel introduces and clearly outlines Schwartz' model of IFS and then through her c...More

   This is a gem of a book and a must read for any child therapist. Spiegel introduces and clearly outlines Schwartz' model of IFS and then through her compelling and exquisite case studies of her child clients, brings the model to life.
   Reading it is like being immersed in great supervision. The reader will learn how to help children recognize and externalize their troubling symptoms and understand them as important "parts" of their inner systems rather than pathological defects. With the help of Spiegel's compassion, humor and acceptance these children learn to view their behaviors and feelings with a kinder and more self loving lens, and so to heal and transform.
   In its authenticity, simplicity and eloquence this book will inspire child therapists to study and start using IFS with their clients.
   Kudos and gratitude to Lisa Spiegel for this important contribution.

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   F. Passione

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 3, 2017

   5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!!

   This book is amazing and a MUST READ for any clinician who wants to understand the Internal Family Systems Model! Although the author writes this book...More

   This book is amazing and a MUST READ for any clinician who wants to understand the Internal Family Systems Model! Although the author writes this book for therapists who are working with children, the concepts can easily be applied to adult clients. Spiegel is a master at breaking down the theory and gives detailed instruction on how to utilize this model in treatment. The case material is invaluable, and uses children's artwork to clearly demonstrate how to access, externalize, and begin to develop a relationship with ones "parts". I was truly moved by the success that this author has using IFS therapy with children, and I hope to do the same by following the detailed instruction in this book. From a compassionate, curious, and open hearted space, Spiegel teaches her clients....and all who read it... to do the same, which is where the real healing begins!

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   Pareena Mary Lim

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 2, 2017

   5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful and engaging book

   This book was a delight! Spiegel writes clearly and lucidly, explaining the concepts of the IFS therapy model through brilliant examples from her chil...More

   This book was a delight! Spiegel writes clearly and lucidly, explaining the concepts of the IFS therapy model through brilliant examples from her child clients. Her levity, compassion, and care shine through out, as does her devotion and belief in the IFS model. Although I am not a mental health professional, I found the book accessible. The content is extremely engaging and intriguing. It made me feel profoundly hopeful that Spiegel and others like her are helping children reclaim their inherent joy not through an attitude of negation, but through this method of acknowledging, allowing, and understanding all of their parts.

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   Jon Hughes

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 30, 2017

   I highly recommend this book

   I highly recommend this book. I'm not a clinician, but a yoga teacher and musician with a keen interest in the IFS system. It's both a very good intro...More

   I highly recommend this book. I'm not a clinician, but a yoga teacher and musician with a keen interest in the IFS system. It's both a very good introduction to key concepts of IFS, and a clear description of the authors extensive experience working with children using IFS. It's well written, concise, and easy to read.

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