Best Tisha Shull Podcasts (2024)

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Trauma and Dissociation Informed IFS with Joanne Twombly 1:22:22

2M ago1:22:22

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Today, we revisit Joanne Twombley’s amazing episode from 2022 on Trauma- and Dissociation-Informed IFS. Joanne H. Twombly, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Arlington, MA. She has over thirty years of experience working with C-PTSD and dissociative disorders, provides trainings and consultation. She has written on EMDR and Diss…

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IFS-informed OCD treatment with Melissa Mose 50:49

4M ago50:49

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In this episode, we discuss understanding OCD through an IFS lens. We explore particular challenges in treating OCD that arise from the interplay of the neurological and psychological factors that underly the condition. We also discuss how IFS integrates effective elements of other empirically validated treatments for OCD, and why IFS enhances the …

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Exiles and the Healing process with Einat Bronstein 1:33:59

6M ago1:33:59

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In this episode, we explore the nature and healing of exiles. We discuss finding and connecting with exiles, approaches to dealing with protectors’ fears of overwhelm, the healing and integration process, and more. Einat is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has lived and…

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Finding Your Own Way as an IFS Therapist with Paul Neustadt 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Today we are welcoming IFS Lead Trainer, Paul Neustadt. Paul is a clinical social worker who has worked in community mental health and the counseling program of a working class state university, and he has been the director of a community based counseling and prevention program. He is an IFS senior co-lead trainer who also provides IFS consultation…

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Martha Sweezy's Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt 49:34

9M ago49:34

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Having worked in community mental health at the outpatient department of the Cambridge Health Alliance for 18 years as a therapist, supervisor and the associate director of the DBT program, Martha Sweezy experienced with a wide variety of mental health challenges, many related to the sequelae of trauma. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Ha…

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Introducing IFS Masters 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

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IFS Talks will be back soon with a brand new episode. In the meantime, we’re excited to introduce you to a new IFS Podcast: IFS Masters, an Internal Family Systems audio podcast offering a different format. In this second episode of IFS Masters, "Living and Teaching IFS" is shared and discussed. Cece Sykes is a consultant and senior trainer with th…

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The Further Reaches of IFS and Beyond with Bob Falconer 48:36

12M ago48:36

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Today on Explorations in Psychotherapy, we are welcoming IFS practitioner, teacher, and author, Mr. Robert Falconer. Bob has an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, with a focus on the history of religions, and a Master’s degree in psychology. Bob has been extensively trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, but he has devoted himself …

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No Bad Parts: Individual and Collective Healing with Dick Schwartz 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Today, and while we do a pause in our IFS Talks series, we release a 2021 episode with Dick Schwartz. The Hosts, Alexia Rothman and Aníbal Henriques will be speaking primarily about his latest book, No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model, published in 2021 summer by Sounds True. Dick speaks not o…

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The Power of Utilizing IFS in a Group Format - with Chris Burris 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

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Chris Burris, M.Ed, LMFT, LCMHCS, is a Clinical Consultant and Senior Lead Trainer for the Center for Self Leadership.Chris has been a psychotherapist since 1989, working with diverse populations in community agencies, intensive residential centers, institutions of higher learning, and in private practice. He began training in the Internal Family S…

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Multiplicity in Psychotherapy and Beyond, with Robert Falconer 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Today we bring a 2021 episode on Explorations in Psychotherapy Podcast, with Bob Falconer. Bob earned his undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, with a focus on the history of religions. In the early 1980s, he pursued his Master’s degree in psychology. In his career as a therapist, Robert spent considerable time at the Esalen Institute and …

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Therapeutic Relationships and Addictive Processes: Help for Managers! 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

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Cece Sykes, LCSW is a senior trainer at the Internal Family Systems Institute with over thirty-five years of clinical experience specializing in recovery from trauma and addiction. Her chapter on treating addictive processes appears in IFS: Innovations & Elaborations, 2016). She is co-author of a new book on IFS therapy with Martha Sweezy, due out …

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The Essence of Healing with Art Mones 1:00:40

1+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Today we bring an episode from Explorations in Psychotherapy, Alexia Rothman as co-host. We welcome Dr. Arthur Mones, a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with over three decades of experience as a therapist, teacher, and clinical supervisor. He is on the faculty of the Adelphi University Derner Institute Postgraduate Training Program in Couples Ther…

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Intercultural Competence and IFS: A Conversation with Fatimah Finney 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Fatimah Finney is a serial goal-setter, lover of new ideas, and imaginative thinker. She is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and maintains a private practice serving BIPOC, young adults and people navigating workplace issues. She is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and is a consultant for…

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The Gifts of our Protectors and Direct Access with Paul Neustadt 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

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Paul Neustadt, MSS, LICSW, is a senior IFS Co-Lead Trainer. He also co-leads a monthly seminar for level 1 graduates focused on integrating the skills learned in level 1. He has led workshops on Self Led Parenting, the Therapeutic Relationship in IFS, Direct Access: An Essential Skill of IFS, IFS and Climate Change, and The Gifts of Our Exiles. For…

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Unlocking the Light of Sexual Intimacy with Nancy Wonder and IFIO 43:55

2y ago43:55

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Nancy Wonder, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in Tallahassee, Florida where she offers Internal Family Systems therapy and consultation.Dr. Wonder obtained her Ph.D. from Florida State University in Counseling Psychology and remained as a field instructor for FSU for many years teaching and training doctoral students. In 2003 she began …

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BIPOC Leadership, Healing and IFS with Crystal Jones 35:58

2y ago35:58

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Crystal Jones, LCSW is a Certified IFS Therapist and Assistant Trainer. She feels extremely grateful to have experienced and witnessed the healing benefits of the IFS model in her own life and in the lives of her clients. She has 18 years of clinical experience and owns a private group practice, Life Source Counseling Center, Inc., in Fredericksbur…

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Getting Past You and Me with Terry’s new book: Us 48:58

2y ago48:58

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Terrence Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, speaker, and author. He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents along with a professional training program for clinicians to learn his Relational Life Therapy methodology. He is the bestselling author of I Don't Want to Talk Abou…

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Befriending Self-like Parts with Mariel Pastor 35:34

2y ago35:34

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Mariel Pastor is a Lead Trainer based in Portland, Oregon who began her IFS journey back in 1998 with Richard Schwartz. She trains across the United States and internationally and is a co-founder of the IFS Telehealth Collective, a multi-state group practice of licensed and trained IFS therapists. Mariel recently wrote and edited the new Level 1 tr…

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Emotional Regulation and Dysregulation through IFS Lens 44:11

2y ago44:11

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Chris Burris, LPC, LMFT is a Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He uses mind/body approaches of therapy in alleviating traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. He works extensively with individuals and groups. Since 1990 he has been very a…

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Spirituality and Psychotherapy with Russell Siler Jones 46:38

2y ago46:38

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Russell Siler Jones, ThD, LCMHCS, is a psychotherapist in Asheville, NC, Director of CareNet/Wake Forest Baptist Health’s Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality, and Developer of ACPE’s Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Program. He is author of Spirit in Session: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) in Psychotherapy. You c…

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Working with sex and sexuality using IFS with Victoria Kirby 41:46

2y ago41:46

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Victoria is an IFS and IFIO therapist working in private practice in London. She is passionate about applying the IFS model to working with sex and sexuality and is currently delivering workshops and designing resources to support other practitioners in this area of work. Victoria previously worked in public health. She completed a master's degree …

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IFS and Neurodiversity with Yoav Bartov 37:46

2y ago37:46

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Yoav Bartov was born and raised in Israel. A BA and MA in Social work from Tel-Aviv university, Yoav trained in couples and Family therapist (3 year program from Tel Aviv university), worked for the public sector in welfare department with children at risk and multi-problem families, running the special staff dealing with abuse and neglect of minor…

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A Model for IFS Supervision and Consultation with Liz Martins and Emma Redfern 36:47

2y ago36:47

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Liz Martins is an experienced therapist, an IFS Institute Lead Trainer, Certified IFS Therapist and Approved IFS Clinical Supervisor/Consultant. She has a private practice in the UK and offers therapy and individual /group supervision online and in person. Prior to becoming a therapist, Liz had a career in social work with children and families, in…

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How to stay Present for Addictive Processes with Cece Sykes 51:28

2y ago51:28

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Today on IFS Talks we’re so happy to be welcoming back Cece Sykes. Cece has over 40 years of clinical experience, specializing in recovery from trauma and addictive processes. She is currently a Senior Lead Trainer of IFS) and Cece has also developed a workshop as part of an ongoing worldwide project to explore the personal narratives of therapists…

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Common Pitfalls in IFS language, with Mariel Pastor 45:15

2+ y ago45:15

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Mariel Pastor is an IFS therapist, consultant, and Lead Trainer based in Portland, Oregon who began her IFS journey back in 1998 with Richard Schwartz. She trains across the United States and internationally and is the principal author of the manual used in Level 1 trainings. She is also co-founder of the IFS Telehealth Collective, a multi-state gr…

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The Tyranny of Change and other Therapist Burdens with Einat Bronstein 48:05

2+ y ago48:05

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With a Law degree at Tel Aviv University, Israel, and Masters in Clinical Social Work at Washington University in St Louis, MO, USA, Einat learnt with Dick Schwartz and practiced IFS from its early years in Chicago. She graduated from Level 1, 2 and 3 IFS trainings; an International Lead Trainer, an IFS supervisor and a Certified IFS Therapist with…

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Cultural competency with LGBTQ+: a Talk with Derek Scott 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

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Derek Scott is the founder of IFSCA, a Canadian organisation dedicated to promoting the work of Dick Schwartz, originator of the IFS model. Though IFSCA Derek offers many programs and trainings such as the Stepping Stone course and the affordable online monthly masterclass workshops featuring experts in the IFS field such as Dick Schwartz, Kay Gard…

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Working with suspicious, stubborn, and dangerous parts: a Talk with Mike Elkin 48:22

2+ y ago48:22

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Mike Elkin is an IFS senior Lead trainer who has been involved with the model since 1995. He has been a popular presenter, conducting scores of trainings and workshops throughout the US and Europe and has taught level one trainings in Boston every year since 2003. He was a pioneer in applying hypnotic and strategic approaches to addiction treatment…

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When “Self” becomes an emotional bypass - with Pam Krause 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

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Today we are interviewing and welcoming back Pam Krause. Pam is a Senior Lead Trainer for theIFS-Institute, and has been leading Level 1, 2 and 3 trainings since 2005. Pam adapted the IFS model for use with children and adolescents, and has created both onsite and online trainings on the topic. Ana Gomez and Pam co-authored the chapter EMDR Therapy…

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Reshaping the Nervous System and Integration with IFS - Deb Dana 1:17:05

2+ y ago1:17:05

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Today we bring an "Explorations in Psychotherapy" episode, Lexi Rothman as co-host. We are speaking with Deb Dana, a clinician and consultant who specializes in treating complex traumatic stress. Deb is a consultant to the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. She lectures internationally on the ways Po…

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Explicit Direct Access with Protectors and Exiles - Fran Booth 46:28

2+ y ago46:28

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Fran Booth, a social worker, is a certified IFS therapist, consultant, and trainer. A clinician for more than 40 years, her practice specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, cancer/ and other medical concerns, binge eating, and attachment injuries. She graduated from Cornell University (with honors) and Simmons School for Social Work…

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IFS Principles Applied to Group Psychotherapy with Sue Richmond 40:30

3y ago40:30

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Sue Richmond is a L3 IFS trained, Certified IFS therapist and IFS Assistant Trainer. Sue came to the IFS world around 2001 as a result of her going back into therapy at a time where she was feeling disconnected and experienced an existential crisis. Unbeknownst to Sue, she walked into the office of a therapist who quickly announced, “I’ve just been…

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Turning Disconnection into Intimacy with Mona Barbera 31:09

3y ago31:09

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Mona Barbera, Ph.D is a psychologist with over 35 years experience, specializing in couples therapy, couples workshops, and training psychotherapists. She has been quoted in Better Homes and Gardens, Cosmopolitan,and Mens Fitness and has appeared on Fox25 news in , NBC in New York, News8 in Washington, D.C., Peachtree TV in Atlanta, and KARE11 in M…

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How Ancestral Medicine informs IFS Legacy Burdens work - with Daphne Fatter 32:52

3y ago32:52

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Daphne Fatter, Ph.D. (Dallas, TX, USA) is a mid-career licensed psychologist, certified IFS therapist and approved clinical IFS consultant. She has a private practice specializing in trauma and addressing legacy burdens including the impact of oppression, marginalized identities, racism, and collective trauma. She also teaches on trauma treatment a…

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Four Types of Challenging Protectors with Chris Burris 46:23

3y ago46:23

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Chris Burris, LPC, LMFT is a Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He uses mind/body approaches of therapy in alleviating traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. He works extensively with individuals and groups. Since 1990 he has been very a…

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All experiences welcome: IFS and non-ordinary states with Stephanie Mitchell 48:38

3y ago48:38

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Stephanie Mitchell is a psychotherapist, trainer and group therapist . She specialises in working with complex trauma and experiences which often get labelled as 'mental illness'. Stephanie is interested in how healing and change occur in the human to human relationship, within spaces of safety and acceptance and outside the constructs of diagnosti…

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Dreams Work and IFS with Heloisa Garman 29:04

3y ago29:04

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We can find many theories about dreams. Freud called dreams “the royal road to the unconscious.” Jung believed dreams were a gateway to the “collective unconscious”. Indigenous cultures believe dreams are a way to communicate with spirits and other beings that do not live on this earth plane. For neuroscientists dreams are mostly a way for the brai…

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Sexual Abuse through an IFS lens - revisited 47:25

3y ago47:25

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IFS Talks will be back soon with brand new episodes. In the meantime, we bring you an episode released April 2020, that we so much enjoyed: Sexual Abuse through an IFS lens, with Bob Falconer. Robert Falconer has an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, with a focus on the history of religions.In the early 1980s he pursued his masters degr…

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Introducing Explorations in Psychotherapy 55:00

3y ago55:00

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IFS Talks will be back with a brand new episode soon. In the meantime, we’re excited to introduce you to a new IFS Informed Podcast. Its called Explorations in Psychotherapy, and is an Internal Family Systems informed audio podcast introducing authors whose work may be of great value and interest to the psychotherapy field as to all communities and…

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Transcending Relational Trauma - Frank Anderson’s New Book 39:40

3y ago39:40

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Frank Anderson began his professional journey as a chemistry major at the University of Illinois in the pre-pharmacy program. He quickly developed a fascination with the workings of the human body and switched into a pre-medicine program. He happily entered Rush University Medical College, initially wanting to become a pediatrician due to his love …

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From EFT to IFIO with Liz Phillips 36:10

3y ago36:10

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Liz wound her way into therapy after a circuitous route through a few degrees: English, Fine Art and Education; and after a career in Communications writing. Her passion for couples work led her to a training in couples therapy two years before she was even accepted into a formal therapy school. While Liz was studying to be a therapist, she simulta…

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The Role of IFS before and after Ketamine Assisted Treatment - with Robert Grant 46:38

3y ago46:38

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Dr. Robert M. Grant is a physician specialized in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and HIV medicine. He has more than 30 years of experience with research and clinical practice in sexual health and pulmonary medicine. He pioneered the concept of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV prevention by leading the iPrEx trials that led to FDA …

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Toni Herbine-Blank on IFIO and the new IFS Couple Therapy Skills Manual 47:31

3y ago47:31

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Toni Herbine-Blank, MS, RN, C-SP, is a Clinical Specialist Psychotherapist and Senior Trainer for the IFS Institute. Toni was trained in Family Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned both her RN and advanced practice degree in Psychiatric Nursing. She began training students in Internal Family Systems Therapy in 2004 and since h…

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The Therapeutic Dose of Empathy in IFS with Alexia Rothman 48:45

3y ago48:45

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Dr. Alexia Rothman is a licensed psychologist and Certified IFS therapist in private practice in Atlanta, GA. She is a United States Presidential Scholar who completed her doctoral work in Clinical Psychology in 2003 at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She has formerly …

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A Talk with Robert Fox on OCD type Parts 40:34

3y ago40:34

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Robert Fox, a therapist in Woburn, Massachusetts, also wishes more people knew about IFS. Diagnosed with obsessive- compulsive disorder at age 21 after a lifetime of unusual compulsions, Robert spent 23 years receiving the standard care: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure response prevention (ERP). Neither had much effect, especially E…

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Becoming a sucessful Program Assistant: A Talk with Lead Trainer Rina Dubin 29:55

3y ago29:55

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Rina Dubin, Ed.D, LPC, is a certified IFS therapist and IFS trainer in private practice in Newton, MA. Her involvement with the IFS community began in 2004, and loves being part of the healing process which has allowed IFS to become a centerpiece in her work. She has been affiliated with Internal Family Systems of New England (IFSNE) since its begi…

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Self-led Eating during Stressful Times - with Jeanne Catanzaro 47:38

3y ago47:38

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Today, on IFS Talks we welcome back Jeanne Catanzaro PhD. Jeanne is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years experience in treating eating and trauma-related issues. She’s written articles about IFS and eating disorders and is dedicated to helping people develop self-led relationships with food and their bodies. Jeanne is a certified IFS ther…

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Our Relational Lives - with Terry Real 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

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Terry Real is the bestselling author of I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the straight-talking How Can I Get Through to You? Reconnecting Men and Women, and most recently The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Make Love Work. Terry knows how to lead couples on a step-by-step journey to greater inti…

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