IFS Trauma and Couples 3

Learn IFS - https://ifsca.ca/courses/stepping-sto... In this video Dick talks about the “5 P’s” of the IFS therapist. He stresses that trauma symptoms are not pathological psychological processes but actions of protective parts. He describes the four common reasons why burdens may come back and talks about the role of medication. He describes IFS as a Taoist practice (there is no “resistance” in this model) and he discusses the timing of the work. Current MDMA research that affirms the model is referenced. The necessity of tracking sequences of parts for couples is addressed and how to invite them to speak for their parts. He also speaks to the challenge of being directive as an IFS therapist.