Episode 2: Shepherding Your Psyche With the Internal Family Systems Model

How do we make sense of the way one mind can want so many conflicting things at once?  In this episode, we explore the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as a way to understand our own inner conflicts, how the mind organizes itself for psychological self-defense, the way Jesus restructures the human personality, and why your mind is a flock of belligerent sheep needing a shepherd.

References:

Margaret Feinberg's "Scouting the Divine: My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey" - https://zondervanacademic.com/products/scouting-the-divine

The Zealot sect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zealots

Russ Harris's "Christ-Centered Therapy: Empowering the Self" - https://www.routledge.com/Christ-Centered-Therapy-Empowering-the-Self/Harris-Koenig/p/book/9780789012272

Romans 7:14-25, on Paul's internal conflict - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%207%3A14-25&version=NIV

With All Your Psyche explores topics related to mental health, relationships, and faith, but it's not a substitute for therapy or professional care - though it might give you some ideas to bring up with your own therapist or pastor! If something you hear on this podcast brings up personal concerns for you, or if you need support in other areas of your life, please reach out to a licensed professional such as myself or others you can find through the therapist directory at PsychologyToday.com.