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Digital Seminar

Exploring the Heart of IFS Therapy

Speaker:
Alexia Rothman, PhD
Duration:
2 Hours
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
Copyright:
Mar 21, 2025
Product Code:
NOS096471
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

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:  

  • Understand your clients' symptoms through a non-pathologising lens 
  • Introduce clients to core components of the psyche, including parts, burdens, and the Self 
  • Shift clients from the “story” to guided internal parts work 
  • Help clients develop trusting, connected relationships with their protective parts 

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.

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Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

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Please Note

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.


Objectives

  1. Describe the fundamental components of the psyche according to IFS theory, including parts, burdens, and the Self.
  2. Utilise IFS techniques to assist clients in transitioning from describing their concerns to engaging in guided internal parts work.
  3. Implement the steps of the IFS protocol for helping clients befriend, understand, and honour the protective parts of their internal systems.

Outline

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 

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Physicians 
  • Psychologists
  • Nurses
  • Addiction Counsellors

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