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Internal Family Systems with Dr. Richard C. Schwartz

The creator of Internal Family Systems, Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, shares the latest in his journey as we chat about where the field of psychotherapy has been, and where it may be going!

Dr. Richard C. Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There he discovered that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and in asking patients why, he learned that they were plagued by what they called “parts.” These patients became his teachers as they described how their parts formed networks of inner relationship that resembled the families he had been working with. He also found that as they focused on and, thereby, separated from their parts, they would shift into a state characterized by qualities like curiosity, calm, confidence and compassion. He called that inner essence the Self and was amazed to find it even in severely diagnosed and traumatized patients. From these explorations the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was born in the early 1980s. 

IFS is now evidence-based and has become a widely-used form of psychotherapy, particularly with trauma. It provides a non-pathologizing, optimistic, and empowering perspective and a practical and effective set of techniques for working with individuals, couples, families, and more recently, corporations and classrooms. 

In 2013 Schwartz left the Chicago area and now lives in Brookline, MA where he is on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Website:

https://ifs-institute.com/

List of Books:

https://ifs-institute.com/store/category/11/author/4

Featured Articles:

https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/evolution-internal-family-systems-model-dr-richard-schwartz-ph-d

https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/larger-self

 

Special Thanks To:

Krystal Mazzola , M.Ed, LMFT (https://healthyrelationshipfoundation.com/)

Zach Austin, M.MFT, LMFT

 

Using Every Tool Available: Integrative Medicine with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte

Dr. Chiaramonte practices Integrative Medicine at GBMC. Integrative Medicine services include integrative nutrition consultations, evidence-supported approaches to the use of supplements in cancer treatment, and mind-body therapies such as meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques. Patients may also receive integrative treatment planning for symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, depression, pain, nausea, fatigue and stress.

https://www.gbmc.org/cancer

 

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@GBMCmedia 

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From Couples to Corporations, The Gottman Model with Dr. Karen Bridbord

Dr. Bridbord shares how she applied the Gottman Model to help small business and corporations develop better systems.

 

Karen Bridbord, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, certified Gottman couples therapist, and consultant who uniquely combines the expertise of clinical psychology, organizational behavior and counseling. She works on a personal level with couples and individuals as a therapist and on an organizational level to help corporations with her firm Karen Bridbord & Associates.

 

http://www.karenbridbord.com

http://www.thefoundersfoundry.com

 

 

Want to learn more about The Gotman Model or find a Certified Gottman Therapist?

The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/

 

Host Brenton Kirschner, M.MFT, LPC, LMFT

https://brentonkirschner.com/

 

 

Treating Adult Spina Bifida Through Multidisciplinary Clinics with Brad Dicianno, MD

Brad Dicianno, MD shares on the need for multidisciplinary clinics for the ever growing population of patients with Spina Bifida. 

Spina Bifida Association: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/

Univ. of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Lab www.herl.pitt.edu

UPMC Spina Bifida Clinic www.upmc.com/spinabifida

Dr. Dicianno is rehabilitation physician and bioengineer. He is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is the Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology and the Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He is the Associate Medical Director of the Spina Bifida Association (SBA) and chair of the SBA’s Professional Advisory Council. His clinical practice is focused on adult spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests focus on the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care, with a strong focus on areas such as spina bifida, telerehabilitation, mobile health, innovative care models, and rehabilitation engineering devices.

Building Trustworthy Systems for Childbirth with Dr. Neel Shah

Dr. Shah shares about going beyond safety with patient care, and building systems that promote dignity. 

 

https://scholar.harvard.edu/shah/home

https://www.ariadnelabs.org/about-us/people/leadership/neel-shah/

https://marchformoms.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Value-Healthcare-Christopher-Moriates/dp/0071816984/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=neel+shah&qid=1615921198&sr=8-2

 

Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Harvard’s Ariadne Labs. As an obstetrician-gynecologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Dr. Shah cares for patients at critical life moments that range from childbirth to primary care to surgery. As a scientist and social entrepreneur, he is a globally recognized expert in designing solutions that improve health care.

Dr. Shah is listed among the "40 smartest people in health care" by the Becker's Hospital Review, and has been profiled by the New York Times, CNN, and other outlets. He is written more than 50

peer-reviewed academic papers and contributed to four books, including as senior author of Understanding Value-Based Healthcare (McGraw-Hill), which Don Berwick has called "an instant

classic" and Atul Gawande called "a masterful primer for all clinicians."

Prior to joining the Harvard faculty, Dr. Shah founded Costs of Care, an NGO that curates insights from clinicians and patients to help delivery systems provide better care. In 2017, he co-founded the March for Moms Association, a coalition of more than 20 leading organizations, to increase public and private investment in the wellbeing of mothers. Dr. Shah currently serves on national advisory boards of the Planned Parenthood Federation.

 

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Polyvagal Informed Internal Family Systems with Ruth Culver

Ruth shares how she took the Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems Theory to bring about a unique treatment approach for clients working through their trauma and attachment. 

 

http://calmheart.co.uk/

 

Ruth Culver is a somatic psychotherapist based in Brighton, UK. She works with adults and teenagers in groups and individually, and has a particular interest in trauma, attachment and resilience. She uses the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy (known as IFS), often integrated with other embodied and creative processes, such as constellations and intuitive drawing.  She created a graphic called The Survive/Thrive Spiral, which maps Polyvagal Theory alongside Internal Family Systems; this went went viral in 2020 and is now used by mental health professionals and individuals across the world. 

 

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Developmental Psychology with Dr. Helen Elnekave

Dr. Helen Elnekave shares insights from her 50+ year career in working with children and their families to overcome issues with trauma and PTSD. Dr. Elnekave has worked in both the United States and Israel, and brings a wealth of cross cultural knowledge to the developmental needs of children. 

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Healing from Codependency with Krystal Mazzola M.Ed LMFT

Krystal Mazzola M.Ed LMFT shares how to compassionately recognize codependency in ourselves, relationships, and work environments. Listen to Krystal as she shares ways to reclaim your inner voice, and how to learn to trust yourself again. 

 

Krystal Mazzola M.Ed LMFT

https://healthyrelationshipfoundation.com/

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07MZB765G

Krystal is a best-selling author, licensed marriage and family therapist, and codependency recovery coach. Her books are The Codependency Recovery Plan: A 5-Step Guide to Understand, Accept and Break Free from the Codependent Cycle and The Codependency Workbook: Simple Practices for Developing and Maintaining Your Independence. Krystal started her practice, The Healthy Relationship Foundation, driven by her desire to help as many people as possible recover so that there will be a ripple effect of good in this world. Krystal is excited to be expanding this vision by preparing to launch her first course, “Self-Love is Possible: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy and Become Your Own Best Friend” this Spring.

Brenton Kirschner

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Project Management is Transforming Healthcare in Zambia with Billy Mwape

In this episode, Billy shares how he and his wife used their expertise in project management to take on the unique challenges presented by their son's Cerebral Palsy. Listen to Billy share the process of assembling a medical team of specialists in Zambia, setting medical goals, and facilitating communication within the medical team as they work to provide healing for his son. Billy shares an empowering message for parents to see their children for their amazing gifts, and to use play as a means of healing.

Host: Brenton Kirschner 

Website: https://brentonkirschner.com/ 

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Billy Samuel Mwape, PMP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-s-mwape-pmp-89310338/

Website: www.billysmwape.com

Email: billy@billysmwape.com

https://www.ted.com/talks/billy_samuel_mwape_an_innovative_way_to_support_children_with_special_needs/up-next

Billy is a Strategist, Project Manager, Risk and ICT Expert, TED speaker and Author with over 16 years of experience in the Banking and Mining sectors. He has among many others managed the following projects: ERP systems, Data center implementation, VoIP Systems, PABX systems, Corporate Governance systems, Credit Scoring system, Fintech, Streaming Application, Automation, Systems integration, Strategy formulation and Fund acquisition.     He holds a Master of Business Administration – Strategic Planning from Heriot Watt University, BSc. Computer Science from Copperbelt University and a Diploma in Telecommunication Systems from City & Guilds of London Institute and he is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with Heriot Watt University.

He is a proven business and community leader with a passion for Project management and leadership training. He holds the following leadership roles: Vice President – Project Management Institute (PMI) Zambia chapter, Chairperson for Watt Club Zambia (Heriot Watt University Alumni), Council member (Heriot Watt University Alumni), Area Director for toastmasters, Lusaka, Zambia, CEO – Valley view and advisory board member – Project Leader Community.  He believes that Project Management and leadership training is key to the attainment of organizational/national strategic goals, hence his passion to inspire African leaders through training and presentations.  
Billy has the following professional certifications: PMP, PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner, certified Expert in Risk management, COBIT 5, CCNA, MCT – Exchange server 2013, MCTS – SQL server 2008. He also has10 years’ experience in computer programming using Java, C#/ASP.NET, Python, C++ and Ladder. 

Finding Meaning in Death Anxiety with Keegan Trussell, LPC-A

We all struggle with a fear of death, but can we find meaning and hope in the fragility of life? 

 

Keegan holds an LPC-Associate license in Texas and specializes in Veterans, first-responders,
trauma victims, and PTSD. She is trained in EMDR therapy in addition to
being a Certified Complex Trauma Provider. After receiving her Masters degree in Mental
Health Counseling at Tarleton State University, Keegan is now working on her doctorate at
Texas Tech University in Counselor Education. In her time as a doctoral student, she has
presented three separate workshops on immigration reform, sexual harassment, and ethical
considerations in working for social justice issues. In addition, she organized and was chair of a
conference addressing diversity. She has additionally published an article on death anxiety.

Brenton Kirschner

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