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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Below are a variety of books, podcasts, articles, & meditations that you may (or may not ) find helpful. Many of the topics are related to IFS, RLT, Polyvagal Theory, and Compassionate Inquiry. Some include or are based on faith, some challenge religion, some explore racial trauma, few may reference politics, many challenge common mental health beliefs, and one is by a notable actress. All are listed because they relate to the trauma and the difficulties of being a human. Yet, not everything in every book, podcast, and article will resonate with every person… and that’s OK. Please absorb what is for you and leave what is not. Use your discretion and be aware that some could contain triggering content.

They are listed in no particular order.

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Books

*Only available in audio format.

"Greater Than The Sum of Our Parts" by Dr. Richard Schwartz
"Fierce Intimacy" by Terry Real
Book cover for 'Scattered Minds' by Gabor Maté, featuring colorful paint splashes with the title and author name.
Book cover titled 'Self-Compassion' by Kristin Neff, Ph.D., with a purple background and a small illustration of a yellow flower with a bee near the bottom.
Book cover titled "Love Warlord" by Glennon Doyle, with a black and red heart illustration and a sticker indicating it is for the Oprah Book Club.
A book cover or poster titled 'Notes on Grief' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, with a flower in a glass vase and a vintage telephone nearby.
"Transcending Trauma" by Dr. Frank G. Anderson
Book cover titled "You Are the One You've Been Waiting For" by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, about applying internal family systems to intimate relationships. The cover features colorful rectangles in green, orange, yellow, and purple.
Book cover titled 'Altogether, You' with subtitle about personal and spiritual transformation through Internal Family Systems therapy, authored by Jenna Riemersma, LPC.
Book cover titled 'The Art of Holding Space' by Heather Plett, featuring a watercolor illustration of a blue bowl and a quote from Pamela Slim at the top.
Book cover titled 'The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color' by Natalie Y. Gutiérrez. The cover features illustrated silhouettes of four diverse women and highlights themes of systemic trauma, intergenerational attachment trauma, and resilience.
Book cover featuring the title "I Don't Want to Talk About It" by Terrence Real, addressing male depression.
Book cover titled 'The Psychology of PCOS: Building the Science and Breaking the Silence' by Stacey L. Williams Ph.D. with an abstract, colorful swirling background.
Book cover of 'Black Liturgies' by Cole Arthur Riley, with abstract dark and cream-colored background and a small circular label indicating it is a New York Times bestseller.
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson
Book cover for 'Tuesdays with Morrie' by Mitch Albom, featuring beige background with red border and title in blue and red text, and a subtitle about an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson.
"You Are Your Best Thing" by Taran Burke & Dr. Brene' Brown
Book cover titled "This Is Your Brain on Food" by Uma Naidoo, MD, showing a stylized yellow brain outline with labels for depression, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and more, emphasizing foods that fight mental health issues.
"Atlas of the Heart" by Dr. Brene' Brown
Book cover titled "Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship" by Terrence Real, with a large, colorful watercolor letter "US" on a white background.
Close-up of Viola Davis's face on the cover of her book titled 'Finding Me', a bestseller, with a small Oprah's Book Club 2022 sticker.
Book cover titled "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, with a subtitle about healing trauma and restoring wholeness using the internal family systems model. The cover features an abstract line drawing of a human face surrounded by colorful shapes.
Book cover for 'To Be Loved' by Frank G. Anderson, MD, featuring a starry night sky background.
Book cover titled 'You Are Loved' by Bobby Schuller with watercolor splashes in blue, green, and teal, and additional text about living in the freedom of God's grace, mercy, and love.
"When the Body Says No" by Dr. Gabor Mate'
Cover of a journal titled 'Back to Self' with a logo for Hedman Wellness, indicating a 13-week internal family systems guided exploration.
Book cover titled 'The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation' by Stephen W. Porges, featuring a blue background with neural network imagery.
Book cover of 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts' by Gabor Maté, featuring a ball and chain symbolizing addiction, with text highlighting its themes and author credentials.
Book cover titled Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington, with a light blue background and darker blue dots. Includes a subtitle about sleep, focus, presence, and connection, and a note that the author founded The Numinous and Club SODA NYC.

Articles & Links

Finding a Therapist Who Takes Your Insurance Can Be Nearly Impossible: Here’s Why —NPR

How Can I Be OK When The World Is Terrible? —Mental Health America (MHA)

How to Hold Space Without Losing Yourself—A Life In Progress

“The Midlife Unraveling” by Brene Brown

Nine Essential Ingredients of a True Apology by Dr. Harriet Turner—Unlocking Us Podcast

Addiction: Childhood Trauma, Stress and the Biology of Addiction—by Gabor Mate

The Role of Self-Compassion in Development: A Healthier Way to Relate to Oneself by Dr. Kristin D. Neff

Esther Perel Thinks All This Amateur Therapy-Speak Is Just Making Us Lonelier —VF

Owning Your Part: Self-Accountability in Relationships—Where Should We Begin

Letters from Esther #44: What Does Repair Look Like in Relationships

Metabolic Testing for Psychiatric Medication

An Overview of Pharmacogenomic Testing for Psychiatric Disorders

Cytochrome P450 Tests Overview by The Mayo Clinic

Genomind

GeneSight

Podcasts & Interviews

I’m Sorry!: How To Apologize & Why It Matters Part 1 of 2— Unlocking Us

I’m Sorry!: How To Apologize & Why It Matters Part 2 of 2— Unlocking Us

My Emotional Inheritance—Where Should We Begin

Discover the Power of Self Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

—Sounds True

Meditations

Self-Compassion Meditations by Dr. Neff

IFS Meditation by Dr. Richard Schwartz (Insight Timer)

IFS Meditations by Jenna Reimersma

Somatic Basic Skills Free Monthly Drop in Class (Live Zoom)—by Terri Delaney

Balance

Insight Timer

Headspace

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