On today's episode, we talk about why we wanted to do this podcast, why we think IFS is best used without integrating other approaches and explore what is meant by saying that IFS is a complete model.
We also discuss:

• the mixed messaging about how IFS should be used.
• the benefits of knowing that IFS has just about everything you would need as a therapist or IFS practitioner.
• what is and isn't 'pure' IFS
• the need to temper expectations regarding how many of the healing steps we can use with certain clients, such as those with complex trauma.

Emma E Redfern MBACP (Snr Accred) initially trained in humanistic integrative psychotherapy. Emma is a certified IFS psychotherapist as well as approved IFS clinical consultant. She edited Internal Family Systems Therapy: supervision and consultation (2022, Routledge) and authored Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A companion for therapists and practitioners (2023, Routledge). Her most recent publication, co-edited with Helen Foot, is Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the Therapy Room (2023) .
See www.emmaredfern.co.uk for details of workshops and articles as well as books. You can also follow Emma on Linked In.

Gayle Williamson (MIACP) initially trained in humanistic integrative psychotherapy. She took one of the alternative routes to IFS training now available, through IFSCA and the Adler College, Canada, as well as various other shorter courses with senior IFS figures.
She works fulltime as a pure-IFS psychotherapist and also writes widely on mental health. Her most recent article 'The Myth of Mental Illness' is published in the latest IAHIP professional journal. Gayle runs small-group, online trainings and skills workshops for IFS beginners as well as group supervision. She also edited Emma's book, Transitioning to Internal Family Systems Therapy: A companion for therapists and practitioners.
See www.ferneytherapy.ie for further information, resources and Gayle's...