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The groundbreaking and empowering international bestseller to understand and challenge the destructive behaviours of your multifaceted mind, from the world-renowned therapist. 'Innovative and transformational' - Gabor Maté, bestselling author of When The Body Says No 'Changed my life' – Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Feel Better in 5 and The Stress Solution Do you feel stuck in painful patterns, whether it’s a harsh inner critic, self-sabotaging habits, overwhelming emotions or trauma that still shapes your life? What if there was a way to approach those aspects of you, to free you from the constant inner struggle and find true healing?In his empowering bestseller, No Bad Parts, Dr Richard Schwartz offers a powerful and compassionate path to emotional healing and inner peace through his groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.Schwartz reveals that we are each born with an 'internal family' of distinct parts within us. Some of our parts can become trapped in destructive patterns, but that learning to relate to each of them with curiosity, respect, and empathy can vastly expand our capacity to heal.Through clear explanations, practical guidance and moving real-life examples, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model will help you:Honour and communicate with these ‘parts’Turn the ego, the inner critic and the saboteur into powerful alliesAllow you to return to a more whole and harmonious 'Self'Whether you want to release the past, get to know your inner critic or finally stop the cycle of self-sabotage, this empowering and compassionate guide offers a clear pathway toward greater emotional wellbeing, supporting lasting change and improved mental health. Praise for No Bad Parts: ‘One of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score ‘The most transformational book you'll ever read.' Dr Lissa Rankin, author of Mind over Medicine 'An enormous gift - transformative, compassionate, and wise.’ Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart ‘Anyone interested in a happier, less conflicted life, should devour this life-changing, pioneering work.' Terry Real, author of The New Rules Of Marriage ‘Will change everything about how you relate to yourself and to others’ Diane Poole Heller, author of The Power Of Attachment

'Incredible' Jonathan Van Ness'Groundbreaking' Gabor Maté'Paradigm-shifting' Stephen PorgesWe're all familiar with self-talk, self-doubt, self-judgement - and yet many of us still believe we have one uniform mind.Dr Richard Schwartz's breakthrough model of therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), revealed that our minds are made up of distinct parts that form our 'internal family', from Protectors and Exiles to Managers and Firefighters.Introduction to Internal Family Systems is the practical guide you need to understand how your mind works and uncover the life-changing power of IFS. Learn how to restore wholeness with the 8 Cs of 'Self' - confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, courage, curiosity, compassion and connectedness - and unburden your mind with the compassionate and courageous within yourself.

'Internal Family Systems... is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, author of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE'One of the most innovative, intuitive, comprehensive, and transformational therapies to have emerged in the present century.' Gabor Maté, author of THE MYTH OF NORMALThe breakthrough insight of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is that each of us is not a single personality. In fact, we carry in us a 'family' of distinct inner parts that hold our many hurts and inner conflicts – and that we can heal in order to live with more confidence, courage and connection.The Internal Family Systems Workbook will enhance both self-care and therapeutic application of IFS. Beginner-friendly and accessible, Dr Schwartz presents more than 50 practices, exercises and meditations to help understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each, and uncover your core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom. You’ll find a variety of exercises to support your own learning style, as well as QR codes that point to guided audio practices to further bolster your journey.IFS has proven to be a revolutionary tool for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, burnout, addiction, disordered eating, relationships, and more. Here is your key to a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. As Dr Schwartz says, 'You and all your parts are welcome here.'

Discover the practical guide to transforming relationships and building lasting intimacy using Internal Family Systems therapy, from bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz.'A must read' - Esther Perel, bestselling author of The State of Affairs'My relationship bible' - Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author of Self Help and The Universe Has Your Back'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships' - Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps ScoreWhy do loving relationships fail? Is it because of poor communication? A lack of empathy? Failure to accommodate each other’s needs? These are all common beliefs, but what if they’re all wrong?In You Are The One You’ve Been Waiting For, celebrated therapist and bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz suggests that it is instead because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task of caring for our 'internal family' - the disowned and unloved parts of ourselves.Building on his revolutionary Internal Family Systems model of therapy, Dr Richard Schwartz provides the essential tools to create healthy and opening communication with your ‘internal family’ and your partner, including showing you how to:Spot and challenge beliefs that create shame and distance in relationshipsTransform the way our vulnerable parts shape the way we treat each otherTurn conflict into a path for personal growth and self-understandingBuild strong, lasting intimacy with ourselves and our partnersPractical, accessible, and empowering, You Are the One You've Been Waiting For will equip you with the essential tools needed to build trust, strengthen your connection, and deepen your relationship.

‘Trauma can cause our parts to take on burdens. Yet, when we bring the spiritual values of curiosity, gratitude, and kindness to these burdened parts, we discover incredible opportunities for healing and awakening’A radical approach to collective healing, restoring wholeness and reclaiming your true selfWhen we focus only on our own trauma, we cannot see how other types of trauma – ancestral, cultural, social, and spiritual – contribute to our present pain and suffering. But when we step back to consider how different parts of our identities are connected, we have a much more complete and coherent picture of our pain. And with awareness comes healing.In this powerful collaboration, Richard Schwartz – creator of Internal Family Systems – and fellow trauma expert Thomas Hübl expand the map of healing. Through practical exercises such as meditation and reflections, this book will help you release the beliefs and emotions that are burdening you. Using an integrative approach, the authors will not only help you understand the roots of your trauma, but offer you the practical tools to end the cycle of harm for good.

Discover the practical guide to transforming relationships and building lasting intimacy using Internal Family Systems therapy, from bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz.'A must read' - Esther Perel, bestselling author of The State of Affairs'My relationship bible' - Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author of Self Help and The Universe Has Your Back'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships' - Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps ScoreWhy do loving relationships fail? Is it because of poor communication? A lack of empathy? Failure to accommodate each other’s needs? These are all common beliefs, but what if they’re all wrong?In You Are The One You’ve Been Waiting For, celebrated therapist and bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz suggests that it is instead because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task of caring for our 'internal family' - the disowned and unloved parts of ourselves.Building on his revolutionary Internal Family Systems model of therapy, Dr Richard Schwartz provides the essential tools to create healthy and opening communication with your ‘internal family’ and your partner, including showing you how to:Spot and challenge beliefs that create shame and distance in relationshipsTransform the way our vulnerable parts shape the way we treat each otherTurn conflict into a path for personal growth and self-understandingBuild strong, lasting intimacy with ourselves and our partnersPractical, accessible, and empowering, You Are the One You've Been Waiting For will equip you with the essential tools needed to build trust, strengthen your connection, and deepen your relationship.

Psychiatrists Richard Schwartz and Jacqueline Olds show the reader how to harness the natural rhythms of a relationship to ensure a strong, enduring marriage.

This volume contains the proceedings of the virtual workshop on Computational Aspects of Discrete Subgroups of Lie Groups, held from June 14 to June 18, 2021, and hosted by the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM), Providence, Rhode Island.The major theme deals with a novel domain of computational algebra: the design, implementation, and application of algorithms based on matrix representation of groups and their geometric properties. It is centered on computing with discrete subgroups of Lie groups, which impacts many different areas of mathematics such as algebra, geometry, topology, and number theory. The workshop aimed to synergize independent strands in the area of computing with discrete subgroups of Lie groups, to facilitate solution of theoretical problems by means of recent advances in computational algebra.

The groundbreaking and empowering international bestseller to understand and challenge the destructive behaviours of your multifaceted mind, from the world-renowned therapist. 'Innovative and transformational' - Gabor Maté, bestselling author of When The Body Says No 'Changed my life' – Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Feel Better in 5 and The Stress Solution Do you feel stuck in painful patterns, whether it’s a harsh inner critic, self-sabotaging habits, overwhelming emotions or trauma that still shapes your life? What if there was a way to approach those aspects of you, to free you from the constant inner struggle and find true healing?In his empowering bestseller, No Bad Parts, Dr Richard Schwartz offers a powerful and compassionate path to emotional healing and inner peace through his groundbreaking Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.Schwartz reveals that we are each born with an 'internal family' of distinct parts within us. Some of our parts can become trapped in destructive patterns, but that learning to relate to each of them with curiosity, respect, and empathy can vastly expand our capacity to heal.Through clear explanations, practical guidance and moving real-life examples, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model will help you:Honour and communicate with these ‘parts’Turn the ego, the inner critic and the saboteur into powerful alliesAllow you to return to a more whole and harmonious 'Self'Whether you want to release the past, get to know your inner critic or finally stop the cycle of self-sabotage, this empowering and compassionate guide offers a clear pathway toward greater emotional wellbeing, supporting lasting change and improved mental health. Praise for No Bad Parts: ‘One of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score ‘The most transformational book you'll ever read.' Dr Lissa Rankin, author of Mind over Medicine 'An enormous gift - transformative, compassionate, and wise.’ Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart ‘Anyone interested in a happier, less conflicted life, should devour this life-changing, pioneering work.' Terry Real, author of The New Rules Of Marriage ‘Will change everything about how you relate to yourself and to others’ Diane Poole Heller, author of The Power Of Attachment

'Incredible' Jonathan Van Ness'Groundbreaking' Gabor Maté'Paradigm-shifting' Stephen PorgesWe're all familiar with self-talk, self-doubt, self-judgement - and yet many of us still believe we have one uniform mind.Dr Richard Schwartz's breakthrough model of therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), revealed that our minds are made up of distinct parts that form our 'internal family', from Protectors and Exiles to Managers and Firefighters.Introduction to Internal Family Systems is the practical guide you need to understand how your mind works and uncover the life-changing power of IFS. Learn how to restore wholeness with the 8 Cs of 'Self' - confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, courage, curiosity, compassion and connectedness - and unburden your mind with the compassionate and courageous within yourself.

'Internal Family Systems... is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, author of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE'One of the most innovative, intuitive, comprehensive, and transformational therapies to have emerged in the present century.' Gabor Maté, author of THE MYTH OF NORMALThe breakthrough insight of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is that each of us is not a single personality. In fact, we carry in us a 'family' of distinct inner parts that hold our many hurts and inner conflicts – and that we can heal in order to live with more confidence, courage and connection.The Internal Family Systems Workbook will enhance both self-care and therapeutic application of IFS. Beginner-friendly and accessible, Dr Schwartz presents more than 50 practices, exercises and meditations to help understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each, and uncover your core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom. You’ll find a variety of exercises to support your own learning style, as well as QR codes that point to guided audio practices to further bolster your journey.IFS has proven to be a revolutionary tool for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, burnout, addiction, disordered eating, relationships, and more. Here is your key to a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. As Dr Schwartz says, 'You and all your parts are welcome here.'

‘Trauma can cause our parts to take on burdens. Yet, when we bring the spiritual values of curiosity, gratitude, and kindness to these burdened parts, we discover incredible opportunities for healing and awakening’A radical approach to collective healing, restoring wholeness and reclaiming your true selfWhen we focus only on our own trauma, we cannot see how other types of trauma – ancestral, cultural, social, and spiritual – contribute to our present pain and suffering. But when we step back to consider how different parts of our identities are connected, we have a much more complete and coherent picture of our pain. And with awareness comes healing.In this powerful collaboration, Richard Schwartz – creator of Internal Family Systems – and fellow trauma expert Thomas Hübl expand the map of healing. Through practical exercises such as meditation and reflections, this book will help you release the beliefs and emotions that are burdening you. Using an integrative approach, the authors will not only help you understand the roots of your trauma, but offer you the practical tools to end the cycle of harm for good.

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trauma can cause our parts to take on burdens. Yet, when we bring the spiritual values of curiosity, gratitude, and kindness to these burdened parts, we discover incredible opportunities for healing and awakening'A radical approach to collective healing, restoring wholeness and reclaiming your true self.When we focus only on our own trauma, we cannot see how other types of trauma - ancestral, cultural, social, and spiritual - contribute to our present pain and suffering. But when we step back to consider how different parts of our identities are connected, we have a much more complete and coherent picture of our pain. And with awareness comes healing.In this powerful collaboration, Richard Schwartz - creator of Internal Family Systems - and fellow trauma expert Thomas Hubl expand the map of healing. Through practical exercises such as meditation and reflections, this book will help you release the beliefs and emotions that are burdening you. Using an integrative approach, the authors will not only help you understand the roots of your trauma, but offer you the practical tools to end the cycle of harm for good.'The authors' definition of trauma is valuably broad and complex, and their concepts are unpacked in nonjudgmental terms. It's a solid addition to the rising tide of literature on trauma.' Publishers Weekly'A lantern that illuminates the complex path of healing layered trauma.' Dr. Mariel Buque, bestselling author of Break the Cycle'This is an innovative, bold, and immensely helpful book. Read it to heal yourself, your loved ones, and the entire human community.' Martha Beck, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Beyond Anxiety and The Way of Integrity(c) Richard Schwartz and Thomas Hubl 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

For the Old Country is the debut collection of poems from Richard Schwartz. These playful, witty and ironic poems are a unique record of a personal, tribal, political and above all global author. The collection explores a range of themes across a variety of settings. The poems straddle worlds, both real and lost, with settings in Zimbabwe, Hackney and the lost spaces of Jewish Europe. This book also visits lost worlds including Rhodesia, the shtetl and childhood. Poems about age, death, love and yearning reveal Richard’s experience as he identifies the world of intellect with a Talmudic love of testing sacred notions. He encourages readers to consider identity, doubt, politics and God with thought-provoking and profound writing.In essence a book of moving reports from the front line of a life examined, For the Old Country will appeal to fans of poetry, especially readers with questions about identity and beliefs.

This text looks at how since Robert Mugabe came to power with a revolutionary Marxist-Leninist programme, ethos and world view, Zimbabwe's position on the world stage has been affected by considerations of international political realities and has had to jettison much of its ideological radicalism.