Coming April 2026
Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children, 2nd Edition
Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children, 2nd Edition, offers a new way of understanding and supporting children – building deep, respectful relationships with their inner worlds through the adaptation of Richard C. Schwartz’s groundbreaking therapeutic model.
With over 50 years of combined experience in child psychotherapy, Lisa Spiegel and Dr. Claire Stubbs weave together theory, step-by-step instruction, and case material to provide child therapists with a clear roadmap for understanding and utilizing the healing power of the IFS modality. The book is enriched with poignant, often humorous vignettes of children's therapy and offers guidance in a variety of settings including mental health clinics and schools. This updated edition sheds light on several new topics such as gender identity, gender expression, and sexual identity formation, working with families living with persistent disadvantages, and legacy and cultural burdens. This book also explores the intersectionality of IFS and neurodivergent "parts," and illustrates how to apply IFS methodology. This empathetic guide doesn’t simply tell therapists what to do — it shows them how to truly be with a child in a way that builds trust, emotional safety, and lasting change.
This book is essential reading for IFS therapists looking to deepen their understanding of the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems with children and their families.
“It is with great pleasure and excitement that I write these words for the second edition of this wonderful book by Lisa Spiegel and Claire Stubbs. This second edition reflects the changes that have been happening in the world at large and in the domain of IFS therapy. This book is an important contribution, not only to the growing literature on IFS, but also to the field of child therapy in general. I’m very grateful.”
“Internal Family Systems and children go together like PB & J. No voice could be better suited to guide us than that of Lisa Spiegel, a gifted clinician, teacher and storyteller. With warmth, humor and deep compassion, she and Claire Stubbs have written, in this second edition, the definitive text on the subject. A must read for anyone working with either IFS or children and families.”
“In their readable and relevant 2nd edition of IFS Therapy with Children, Lisa Spiegel and Claire Stubbs masterfully cover all the important bases for reaching children needing extra support. A must-read for parents, clinicians, educators and anyone interested in sensitive, innovative approaches to the complex issues faced by children, teens and families today”
Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children, 1st Edition
International Translations
“I translated and published Lisa Spiegel’s IFS book for children into Korean because the book is beautiful and succinct. I’m instructing Korean therapists with this book via webinars. All of them have been grateful and cheerful for enjoying and grasping the ideas of IFS clearly. Thanks Lisa for this great book!”
“As the publisher of IFS books in Poland I am expressing my hope that the IFS approach presented in “All parts welcome; IFS in practice with children and adults” (this is the word for word translation back into English of the Polish title) will reach not only therapists or school psychologists, but also educators and parents. My dream is that it will support whole families, inspire them, and strengthen in difficult moments of life.
I count, that the ability to name parts arriving at the breakfast table, after a school test and when a parent leaves on a business trip for a few days, will allow a milder look on some of kids` choices and motivate to search of professional help, especially when we recognize that us – adults, also have parts and their reactions don`t really serve the relationship in the family.
I am filled with gratitude towards the author, Lisa Spiegel, for having written the book and her enthusiasm she expressed when hearing that we were planning to spread her experience with parts and SELF energy of kids and their families in Poland.”
A Mother’s Circle
Written in the reassuring voice of Soho Parenting, A Mother's Circle: An Intimate Dialogue on Becoming a Mother, takes an honest look at the first year of motherhood through the thoughts, feelings and experiences of nine mothers and their counselors in one of Soho Parenting's Mother's Circle support groups. What results is a combination of psychological insights, sensitive suggestions, unconditional support, and practical advice on how to cope with the challenges of being a new mom.
“This book brings the comforting advice of Soho Parenting right into your living room. It’s the only book I’ve read that helped me both care for my baby and understand myself as a new mother.”
“I love it! I think it the most realistic and helpful book available for new moms. ”