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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Addictions: Everything You Need to Know

In the course of planning a therapy group for veterans with Substance Use Disorders at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center in Houston I have gotten to know a lot about an approach to addiction called Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. The approach was developed by Richard Schwartz, a psychologist and family therapist, and…

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Getting in Your Own Way

Many people struggle with following through on their plans, commitments, or stated desires. Sometimes it is as if there is another voice or person inside of us that gets in our way. This part of us might tell us to postpone an important task until tomorrow, or might tell us that we shouldn't aim for…

Tag Archives: internal family systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Addictions: Everything You Need to Know

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Getting in Your Own Way

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