The Tender Parts: A Guide to Healing from Trauma through Internal Family Systems Therapy

I took so many notes and highlights in this. In the beginning she notes the children's movie "Inside Out" and I'm glad I took a pause from reading to watch; it was great to have it as a visual aid/reference as I took in the rest of the book. I screenshot activities to try so I could print them out and do them multiple times over. This was good to read solo, and gave me a lot to bring forward to my therapist.I greatly appreciate the author bringing her own experiences in, as I was able to relate to so many, and that helped me understand concepts and roles all the more better.

Lovely

already recommending this lovely book to friends and clients working with me. Ilyse has such a big heart and it’s easy to feel held and safe while reading. i also have adhd and find it so accessible! 10/10

This is not your average “self-help” book—it is a poignant and moving introduction to IFS that also masterfully weaves in Ilyse’s own personal story throughout. You can easily read it in a few sittings without getting overwhelmed, which is perfect for anyone who is doing trauma work. Highly recommend it to everyone I get a chance to!