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For all its joys, parenting is often a roller coaster of challenges. Even when parents are at the top of their game, the most routine curveballs—quarrelling siblings, a child’s public meltdown, or a phone call from a teacher—can trigger unresolved shame, guilt, or anger. But the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach can help parents more fully understand and heal the wounds their children will inevitably evoke in them, allowing them to better set healthy limits, while also creating a more nurturing family environment. You’ll discover how to help parents:
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Parenting through IFS (417.7 KB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Transcript (41.4 KB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Manual - Parenting through IFS - French (417.7 KB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Parenting through IFS - French (417.7 KB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Transcript - French (41.4 KB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Text Document | Transcript - French (41.4 KB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Manual - Parenting through IFS - Italian (417.7 KB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Parenting through IFS - Italian (417.7 KB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Text Document | Transcript - Italian (41.4 KB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| Text Document | Transcript - Italian (41.4 KB) | 39 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Frank Anderson, MD, completed his residency and was a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation and is passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy.
Dr. Anderson is a lead trainer at the IFS Institute with Richard Schwartz and maintains a long affiliation with, and trains for, Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Center. He serves as an advisor to the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) and was the former chair and director of the Foundation for Self-Leadership.
Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the Neurobiology of PTSD and Dissociation and wrote the chapter “Who’s Taking What” Connecting Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Internal Family Systems for Trauma in Internal Family Systems Therapy – New Dimensions. He co-authored a chapter on What IFS Brings to Trauma Treatment in Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and recently co-authored Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual.
His most recent book, entitled Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems was released on May 19, 2021.
His memoir, To Be Loved, was released on May 7, 2024.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Frank Anderson maintains a private practice. He is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Self Leadership and has employment relationships with The Trauma Center and The Center for Self Leadership. Dr. Anderson receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Frank Anderson is a member of the New England Society Studying Trauma and Dissociation and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
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