Applying somatic principles to the Internal Family Systems model. Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy introduces a new therapeutic modality that blends principles of somatic therapy - like movement, touch, and breathwork - with the traditional tools of the Internal Family Systems framework.
Broadening the benefits and applications of the IFS model, author Susan McConnell introduces five core practices that mental health professionals can apply to their practice: somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement, and attuned touch. Clinical applications include the treatment of depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic illness, and attachment disorders.