Parts Work

A Guide to Your Inner Life

By: Tom Holmes PhD, Lauri Holmes MSW

Narrated by: Scott R. Pollak

This audiobook, Parts Work, describes our inner psychological world in ways that are moving, thought-provoking, sometimes humorous and often poignant. The audiobook shows how we can disentangle ourselves from the problematic habitual patterns in which we get stuck, and offers ways of positively using our particular talents and style for a fuller life. Through practical examples, the audiobook helps us to understand ourselves and others better.

Sharon Eckstein's illustrations are not included in this audio edition. Parts Work is wonderfully narrated by Scott R. Pollak.

Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2007 Thomas R. Holmes (P)

©2007 Thomas R. Holmes (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

The Happy Pig

I dislike the fact that the happy pig is a label they use for a part. There could've been any other label used that would come off as less offensive. Otherwise I love the book and I apply it everyday to my life.

insightful and accessible

I will reread and use this! Thank you for sharing your perspective and practice.

good starting point

This book illustrates the main concepts behind IFS and provides some guidance on identifying your different inner parts. Overall, a great place to start with IFS.

Excellent Guide to IFS for Self-Guided Work

I’ve read several books on IFS, and wondered if I would learn anything new from this title—and I was delighted to come away with many new insights and tools to use in my self-practice. This is a very thoughtful and helpful guide to the practical application of IFS.

A different take that I found helpful.

I’ve been in therapy for nine months struggling to make progress. This book help me identify problem parts, why they were there, and how to help them heal, and step aside. The paper version has illustrations.