IFS Therapy Approaches to Shame, Anxiety, and Depression

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Shame is the fuel which drives all of the problems therapists treat.  And IFS views anxiety and depression as strategies adopted by our protective systems to cope with shame.  

Join Dr. Frank Anderson for this engaging discussion with IFS Pioneer and Senior Trainer, Michael Elkin, LMFT as they explore the ability to be curious and compassion to these protectors caught in a trap, and help ease them out of their extreme roles, including:  

• How IFS compares and contrasts with other models of treatment for depression, anxiety and shame 
• How a relational and systemic approach can uncover and heal deep shame where other methods might get stuck 
• The impact of shame as an organizing principle in our internal systems 
• IFS interventions to unblend and promote healing of shame, anxiety, and depression 

Don’t miss this in-depth exploration through the lens of the IFS model!