Talk with Arthur Mones on IFS as a Metamodel of Therapy

Art Moniz, a clinical psychologist specializing in children, teens, and families, discusses his journey into Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and his perspective on its healing essence. Moniz details his early career influences, including training with prominent figures like Sal Minuchin and Jay Haley, and his eventual collaboration with IFS founder Dick Schwartz. He describes IFS as a meta-model that integrates various therapeutic approaches by prioritizing a non-pathologizing view of clients. Moniz emphasizes the importance of helping clients recognize their inherent goodness and adaptive strategies, even within challenging behaviors. He also shares his experiences using the "Kids World Inside and Out" therapeutic board game and his current focus on training therapists in IFS principles.