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Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, nonpathologising, evidence-based approach to helping clients change entrenched patterns of thinking and behavior, and heal deep, traumatic wounding. IFS honours the natural multiplicity of the mind through parts work. It takes into account the various contexts and systems within which we’re embedded that shape our psyches. This workshop invites participants to honour and befriend their own protective parts as they explore fundamental principles and assumptions of IFS theory. You’ll learn to:
This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 2 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy (942.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy - French (942.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy - Italian (942.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy - German (942.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy - Spanish (942.4 KB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Alexia Rothman is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, GA, since 2004. She is a lead trainer for the IFS Institute, a Certified Internal Family Systems therapist, an international speaker and educator on the IFS model, and an IFSI-approved professional consultant. Dr. Rothman offers workshops and retreats on the IFS model throughout the U.S. and internationally. She co-hosts the IFS-based podcasts IFS Talks and Conversas IFS and has published a book chapter on the integration of IFS and Polyvagal Theory.
Dr. Rothman is a United States Presidential Scholar who graduated summa cum laude from Emory University as a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was an Edwin W. Pauley Fellow and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. She has held adjunct faculty positions at Emory University and Agnes Scott College.
To learn more about her, you can visit her website at dralexiarothman.com
Speaker Disclosures:
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This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Comprehensive, compassionate, non-pathologising treatment approach
Paradigm-shifting perspective on “psychopathology”
Teach clients to access inner wisdom and self-compassion to heal traumatic wounds
Evolution of the Model
Development of the IFS model by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Limitations of the research and potential risks
Composition of the Psyche
Concept of multiplicity
Components of the psyche:
Protective Parts
Transition from the “story” to guided internal parts work
Access a state of compassion and curiosity essential for healing
Learn the history and benevolent intention behind the symptom(s)
Establish a trusting and appreciative relationship with proactive and reactive protectors
Understand the factors constraining parts in their extreme roles
Gain permission to proceed to healing
Bringing IFS Concepts to Life
Experiential exercise: identify and befriend a protective part through the steps of the IFS protocol
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