Understanding Your Child Through Internal Family Systems with Lisa Spiegel
Episode Overview
Recognise the different 'parts' within yourself and your child. Develop self-awareness to manage emotional reactions. Use IFS principles to foster compassionate parenting. Understand how childhood experiences shape behaviour. Learn practical strategies for integrating IFS into daily life.
When you're more aware of your own parts and you can pause, you can even notice in your body like, wow, really tense right now
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, host Lee Davy chats with Lisa Spiegel, a seasoned psychotherapist and co-founder of Soho Parenting. With 40 years of experience, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, especially its application to children. She shares her journey and insights into how IFS can help parents better understand their children's behaviour and their own reactions.
Lisa’s approach involves recognising the different 'parts' within ourselves and our kids, which can often be in conflict. This understanding can lead to more compassionate and effective parenting. Lee and Lisa dive deep into practical strategies for integrating IFS into daily life, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and patience. Lisa also touches on her work teaching IFS to therapists worldwide and her books, including 'Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children'.
If you're a parent looking to foster a healthier relationship with your child or simply curious about IFS, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of parenting with more empathy and understanding.