62 pages 2 hours read

Richard C. Schwartz

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In No Bad Parts, Richard C. Schwartz explores the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model, which posits that every individual has multiple inner parts, each with its own perspectives and emotions. Schwartz emphasizes that all these parts have valuable roles and advocates for compassion and understanding towards each one to achieve healing and harmony.

Reviews & Readership

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No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz is widely praised for its innovative approach to understanding the self through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Reviewers appreciate the accessible prose and practical exercises. Some criticisms highlight repetitive content and a lack of empirical backing. Overall, readers find it a valuable tool for self-discovery and healing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Bad Parts?

Readers intrigued by psychological self-healing and inner family systems will find No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz compelling. With its deep dive into self-compassion, it’s ideal for fans of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk and Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Self Help

Psychology

Health

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Society: Community

Topics

Religion / Spirituality

Psychology

Mental Illness