IFS Talk with Paul Neustadt on Self Led Parenting

Paul Neustadt, a senior IFS co-lead trainer, shares his journey into therapy and the impact of IFS on his life and work. He recounts growing up in a dysfunctional family and how his personal healing led him to IFS. Neustadt details how IFS dramatically shifted his parenting style, sharing anecdotes about using parts language to understand and de-escalate conflicts with his son. He also discusses applying IFS principles to climate change, emphasizing the importance of connecting with others to overcome isolation and despair, and introduces Joanna Macy's three narratives.