Dangerous Gifts: Using Internal Family Systems to Channel Your Madness and Transform Your Life

What if mental illness were viewed not just as an aberration to be corrected, and if instead we saw it as the mind's attempt to expand and transform? For the sensitives, the imaginatives, for anyone who has struggled to fit in or see the world in the normative way, this compassionate zine offers new pathways for thinking about—and treating—different kinds of psychological distress through the lens of Internal Family Systems, and through recognizing the connections between individuals' mental wellbeing and the health of their communities, families, environments, and social structures. Author and Icarus Project founder Sascha Altman DuBrul offers expert insights on the shortcomings of the biopsychiatric model of mental health care, putting forth fresh pathways toward a healthier, more supportive collective. You'll find tools, stories, and support to help you embrace yourself, connect with others, and navigate the world with your unique gifts. What makes you different makes you powerful!