What is IFS (internal family systems)

On this episode we discuss what "parts" work is and how it works in therapy and outside of therapy. This is a baseline educational episode on Internal Family Systems and how it has helped so many heal from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. bonus article on IFS https://innercamp.com/powerful-ways-to-heal-trauma-with-internal-family-system-psychotherapy/

This week, Todd Adams and I have a discussion on Internal Family Systems and how/why it works. IFS was developed by psychologist Richard Schwartz. In his work as a family therapist, Schwartz began to observe patterns in how people described their inner lives. We discuss this transformative process and why we enjoy implementing it into our own inner-work as well as our work with others.

Why do we do the inner work that we do? Post traumatic growth (PTG) is where we focus on the results and the freedom we feel from healing. It starts with curiosity and telling our story.

Liz Cochran, educator, coach, and long-time friend shares her insight and experience on the importance of listening. We discuss how good listening impacts brain development of children and how it deepens our connections as adults. Enjoy!

Reflection on story I  heard on NPR this morning based on Death by Despair.  Article discussed the increase in mortality/shortened life span in Americans due to suicide, overdose and liver disease from alcohol use.  Personal message from yours truly, Shayne Adams, letting you know that there is a better way to function if you're struggling and feel that life is coming at you.   Love, Shayne.  

Holiday stress or magic.  It can be a mixed bag for folks.  Little words of encouragement for self care through the chaos or lack of it.  

Mike Patterson, founder of Leadership Champions, drops in to talk about shame resilience, leadership training, personal growth training, and 1 on 1 coaching.  Mike is a group facilitator with ManKind Project and MenLiving.org.   We discuss the difference between human shame and toxic shame, personas, meta cognition and FIERCE intimacy.   Enjoy.  

This week on Drop In!  My two oldest nieces, Ava Adams and Jacey Adams, both 19 years old, discuss how the stressors of the pandemic impacted their high school experiences.  We talk about the social, academic and mental stressors that came with uncertain times and how the transition to college life has been both challenging and empowering.  Enjoy!!

Dewey Weber, life-long surfer, talks about surfing being more than simply just catching waves.  We discuss what surfing offers on a much deeper level.   We talk about connection, ego-smashing, healing, growth, and increased self awareness.  Dewey talks about the mind/mind/spirit benefits of water and why humans are so drawn to it.     Shayne admits what surfing taught her and how it was more about herself than she expected. Enjoy!

DROP IN's debut interview!!!  I talk to Todd and Cathy Adams from Zen Parenting Radio.  We discuss intentional parenting and the importance of self-awareness while maintaining authentic connection to your kids.. Their motto: "The Best Predictor of a child's well-being is a parent's self understanding."  (credit to Dan Siegel, Parenting From the Inside Out)  We discuss "fierce intimacy" in relationship to self and others.  Enjoy!