No Bad Parts!

No Bad Parts!

A young boy learns to validate and accept his feelings as he comes to understand the different parts of himself. As a boy goes through his day, he encounters all sorts of people and experiences. He reacts differently depending on the situation. Whether it’s The Manager who takes charge and organizes, The Exile who makes himself small and disappears, or The Firefighter who employs a lot of noise and distractions, each of these “parts” is useful in helping him cope. Based on the popular teachings of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, this book is not only a great introduction to our feelings and behaviors but a way for all kids to talk about what they are experiencing. Children will learn to accept all parts of themselves and understand that within us there are no bad parts! Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, is the creator of Internal Family Systems, a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. His IFS Institute offers training for professionals and the general public. Formerly an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and later at Northwestern University, he is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. He is the author of several books, including No Bad Parts , Introduction to Internal Family Systems , and You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For , and is a sought-after presenter. For more, visit ifs-institute.com. Bethany Hegedus is an author, former educator, speaker, and the author of numerous books for children. She is the founder of The Writing Barn and manages The Courage to Create, a worldwide community of writers. To learn more, visit bethanyhegedus.com. Kate Fedos specialized in art conservation and restoration in her training in Moscow. She now lives in Macedonia, where she illustrates books for children. To learn more, visit katefedos.com.