IFS Intro Meditation, By Richard C. Schwartz, PhD

In this video, we explore a simple yet powerful guided meditation from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model developed by Richard Schwartz, author of No Bad Parts. Many of us spend our lives fighting anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, fear, or emotional pain. IFS offers a different approach: instead of trying to get rid of these parts of ourselves, we learn to understand them, be with them, and help them feel less alone. In this meditation, you'll learn how to: • Notice parts of yourself with curiosity • Connect to emotions and sensations in the body • Offer compassion instead of judgment • Help parts feel seen, understood, and supported • Experience more calm, space, and inner peace The goal is not to fix yourself. The goal is to build a relationship with yourself. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Notice Your Body and Mind 00:55 Finding a Part 01:14 Focusing on the Part 01:51 Helping the Part Feel Seen 02:39 Offering Compassion 03:52 Listening to the Part 04:00 The Purpose: You're Not Alone 05:40 Helping Parts Relax 06:09 When a Part Doesn't Shift 07:08 More Space and Openness 07:55 Returning to the Present Moment ----------- Book Links: No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model https://amzn.to/3RwQoQR The Internal Family Systems Workbook: A Guide to Discover Your Self and Heal Your Parts (Sounds True Inner Workbooks) https://amzn.to/4dz4ObL ----------- If this meditation resonated with you, subscribe for more content on emotional healing, self-awareness, and personal growth: https://www.youtube.com/@coachmenachem?sub_confirmation=1 If you'd like support on your journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, and personal growth, feel free to connect. Book a free call: https://calendly.com/bernfeldm/new-meeting Coach Menachem