Looking at our Stories through the Lens of our Parts
IFS therapy has its roots in Family Systems Theory and Family Therapy?
Dick Schwartz’s early training and work were in systems and family therapy. He studied and worked with patterns within individuals shaped by the roles they played within their families of origin. Over time and experience, Dick began to notice the client’s individual and internal family systems. From this work and the study of people, IFS was born. The internal roles, relationships, and the notion of a self-developed out of a systems perspective.
While the goal is ultimately self-leadership and facilitating the client befriending parts and unburdening exiles, having the detailed family history as a backdrop for our parts work with clients can be beneficial. At times, IFS is somewhat directive – a genogram can offer a road map and guide us in how to ask just the right questions – a gentle nudge towards connecting the dots.
If you want to add greater context at the outset of IFS therapy, creating a genogram may be the answer. Learn more about connecting clients’ stories through a genogram by joining us for:
Connecting our Stories and our Parts: Using Genograms and Parts Maps in IFS Therapy at Bareiter Counseling Center in Charlotte, NC.
MA, LCMHCS, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (NC, SC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (NC, SC) Level III Certified IFS Therapist
