No Bad Parts! - by Richard Schwartz & Bethany Hegedus Hardcover

About the Book

"The IFS (internal family systems) and parts work developed by Dick Schwartz is groundbreaking. This picture book brings his teachings down to a format that is relatable to children, representing "the manager" as a hall monitor, "the exile" as a magician, and "the firefighter" as a firefighter. Bethany Hegedus, award winning children's book author and founder and director of The Writing Barn, relates Richard Schwartz's teachings to kids in a fun, playful story. Back matter includes further IFS resources for parents and educators"--

Book Synopsis

A young boy learns to validate and accept his feelings as he comes to understand the different parts of himself.

As a boy goes through his day, he encounters all sorts of people and experiences. He reacts differently depending on the situation. Whether it's The Manager who takes charge and organizes, The Exile who makes himself small and disappears, or The Firefighter who employs a lot of noise and distractions, each of these "parts" is useful in helping him cope.

Based on the popular teachings of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, this book is not only a great introduction to our feelings and behaviors but a way for all kids to talk about what they are experiencing. Children will learn to accept all parts of themselves and understand that within us there are no bad parts!

About the Author

Richard Schwartz, PhD, is the creator of the IFS model of therapy. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Dr. Schwartz has published many books for adults and more than fifty articles about IFS. To learn more, visit ifs-institute.com.

Bethany Hegedus is an author, former educator, speaker, and the author of numerous books for children. She is the founder of The Writing Barn and manages The Courage to Create, a worldwide community of writers. To learn more, visit bethanyhegedus.com.

Kate Fedos specialized in art conservation and restoration in her training in Moscow. She now lives in Macedonia, where she illustrates books for children. To learn more, visit katefedos.com.