IFS in Action Master Class by Richard Schwartz
Join Richard Schwartz, developer and originator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model, to experience the healing power of IFS through exclusive, rarely seen client session demonstrations. You’ll see Dr. Schwartz in action with clients suffering from combat PTSD, childhood and sexual abuse trauma, and deep-rooted anger – so you can see first-hand how the IFS method can revolutionize your healing outcomes.
Objectives
Outline
Session 1: Introduction: When the Therapist Gets Triggered
The Origins of IFS
The Delineation of Parts/Internal Interactions
The Self
The Different Kinds/Roles of Parts
IFS Model’s Perspective on Trauma
The Path to Recovery Through IFS
The 8 “C’s” of Self-Leadership
IFS Exercise
Getting Triggered
Target Audience
Internal Family Systems Step By Step
DESCRIPTION:
Session 1 – Introduction to IFS
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
AN overview of how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy achieves balance and harmony within the internal system. A key to accomplishing this is recognizing the difference between parts and Self and elevating the Self to an effective leadership position. When the Self is in the lead, the parts will provide input while respecting the leadership and ultimate decision-making of the Self. This session covers:
• The evolution of IFS
• The differences between parts and Self
• How to work with Protectors and Exiles—two of the most common parts
• The importance of permission in parts work
• What makes the IFS approach unique
Session 2 – From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis I
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protector through direct access
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Dealing with the fear of overwhelm
Session 3 — From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis II
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Getting permission from parts
• Befriending fearful protectors
• Witnessing the loneliness of the exile
• Caring for the Exile
• Integrating Positive Qualities
• Indications and Counter-Indications for IFS
OUTLINE:
Understanding Parts & Self in IFS
• Parts are sub-personalities that interact internally in sequences and styles that are similar to the ways that people interact.
• It is the nature of the mind to be subdivided.
• All parts are valuable and want to have a positive role.
• Parts become extreme and can be destructive because of life experiences.
• Self is a different level of entity than the parts.
• Self is the seat of consciousness. It is invisible because it is the observing “you”.
• The Self contains qualities like compassion, confidence, curiosity, and perspective—the qualities of good leadership.
• The Self can be obscured by the extremes of parts.
The Basic Goals of IFS
• Releasing parts from their extreme roles so they can find and adopt their preferred, valuable roles.
• DIfferentiating client’s Self from parts so Self can help harmonize and balance the inner and outer life.
Working with Exile Parts
• Exiles are young, vulnerable parts that have experiences trauma and are isolated from the rest of the system for their own and the system’s protection.
• Exiles carry the memories, sensations, and emotions of past events and are stuck in the past.
• Exiles are easily flooded, so you need a calm, reassuring environment to approach.
Working with Protector Parts
Parts that run the day-to-day life of the person trying to keep exiles exiled by staying in control of events or relationships, being perfect and pleasing, caretaking, scaring the person out of taking risks by criticizing, apathy, worry, etc.
Firefighters: Parts that react when exiles are activated in an effort to extinguish their feelings or dissociate the person from them. Common firefighter activities include: drug or alcohol use, self mutilation (cutting), binge-eating, sex binges, suicidal ideation, and rage. They have the same goals as managers (to keep exiles away), but different, more impulsive strategies.
Case Study: Working with Protectors and Exiles—Two of the Most Common Parts
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protectors through direct access
• With permission of protectors, begin working with exiles – witnessing, retrievals and unburdening.
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Throughout the process, keep your parts from interfering.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
Target Audience
Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers, Addiction Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, and other Mental Health Professionals
Objectives
DESCRIPTION:
Session 1 – Introduction to IFS
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
AN overview of how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy achieves balance and harmony within the internal system. A key to accomplishing this is recognizing the difference between parts and Self and elevating the Self to an effective leadership position. When the Self is in the lead, the parts will provide input while respecting the leadership and ultimate decision-making of the Self. This session covers:
• The evolution of IFS
• The differences between parts and Self
• How to work with Protectors and Exiles—two of the most common parts
• The importance of permission in parts work
• What makes the IFS approach unique
Session 2 – From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis I
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protector through direct access
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Dealing with the fear of overwhelm
Session 3 — From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis II
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Getting permission from parts
• Befriending fearful protectors
• Witnessing the loneliness of the exile
• Caring for the Exile
• Integrating Positive Qualities
• Indications and Counter-Indications for IFS
OUTLINE:
Understanding Parts & Self in IFS
• Parts are sub-personalities that interact internally in sequences and styles that are similar to the ways that people interact.
• It is the nature of the mind to be subdivided.
• All parts are valuable and want to have a positive role.
• Parts become extreme and can be destructive because of life experiences.
• Self is a different level of entity than the parts.
• Self is the seat of consciousness. It is invisible because it is the observing “you”.
• The Self contains qualities like compassion, confidence, curiosity, and perspective—the qualities of good leadership.
• The Self can be obscured by the extremes of parts.
The Basic Goals of IFS
• Releasing parts from their extreme roles so they can find and adopt their preferred, valuable roles.
• DIfferentiating client’s Self from parts so Self can help harmonize and balance the inner and outer life.
Working with Exile Parts
• Exiles are young, vulnerable parts that have experiences trauma and are isolated from the rest of the system for their own and the system’s protection.
• Exiles carry the memories, sensations, and emotions of past events and are stuck in the past.
• Exiles are easily flooded, so you need a calm, reassuring environment to approach.
Working with Protector Parts
Parts that run the day-to-day life of the person trying to keep exiles exiled by staying in control of events or relationships, being perfect and pleasing, caretaking, scaring the person out of taking risks by criticizing, apathy, worry, etc.
Firefighters: Parts that react when exiles are activated in an effort to extinguish their feelings or dissociate the person from them. Common firefighter activities include: drug or alcohol use, self mutilation (cutting), binge-eating, sex binges, suicidal ideation, and rage. They have the same goals as managers (to keep exiles away), but different, more impulsive strategies.
Case Study: Working with Protectors and Exiles—Two of the Most Common Parts
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protectors through direct access
• With permission of protectors, begin working with exiles – witnessing, retrievals and unburdening.
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Throughout the process, keep your parts from interfering.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
DESCRIPTION:
Session 1 – Introduction to IFS
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
AN overview of how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy achieves balance and harmony within the internal system. A key to accomplishing this is recognizing the difference between parts and Self and elevating the Self to an effective leadership position. When the Self is in the lead, the parts will provide input while respecting the leadership and ultimate decision-making of the Self. This session covers:
• The evolution of IFS
• The differences between parts and Self
• How to work with Protectors and Exiles—two of the most common parts
• The importance of permission in parts work
• What makes the IFS approach unique
Session 2 – From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis I
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protector through direct access
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Dealing with the fear of overwhelm
Session 3 — From Emotion to Integration: Clinical Demo & Analysis II
Richard Simon, Ph.D. and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Getting permission from parts
• Befriending fearful protectors
• Witnessing the loneliness of the exile
• Caring for the Exile
• Integrating Positive Qualities
• Indications and Counter-Indications for IFS
OUTLINE:
Understanding Parts & Self in IFS
• Parts are sub-personalities that interact internally in sequences and styles that are similar to the ways that people interact.
• It is the nature of the mind to be subdivided.
• All parts are valuable and want to have a positive role.
• Parts become extreme and can be destructive because of life experiences.
• Self is a different level of entity than the parts.
• Self is the seat of consciousness. It is invisible because it is the observing “you”.
• The Self contains qualities like compassion, confidence, curiosity, and perspective—the qualities of good leadership.
• The Self can be obscured by the extremes of parts.
The Basic Goals of IFS
• Releasing parts from their extreme roles so they can find and adopt their preferred, valuable roles.
• DIfferentiating client’s Self from parts so Self can help harmonize and balance the inner and outer life.
Working with Exile Parts
• Exiles are young, vulnerable parts that have experiences trauma and are isolated from the rest of the system for their own and the system’s protection.
• Exiles carry the memories, sensations, and emotions of past events and are stuck in the past.
• Exiles are easily flooded, so you need a calm, reassuring environment to approach.
Working with Protector Parts
Parts that run the day-to-day life of the person trying to keep exiles exiled by staying in control of events or relationships, being perfect and pleasing, caretaking, scaring the person out of taking risks by criticizing, apathy, worry, etc.
Firefighters: Parts that react when exiles are activated in an effort to extinguish their feelings or dissociate the person from them. Common firefighter activities include: drug or alcohol use, self mutilation (cutting), binge-eating, sex binges, suicidal ideation, and rage. They have the same goals as managers (to keep exiles away), but different, more impulsive strategies.
Case Study: Working with Protectors and Exiles—Two of the Most Common Parts
• Identifying Parts—the First Steps
• Unblending Parts from Self
• Negotiating with protectors through direct access
• With permission of protectors, begin working with exiles – witnessing, retrievals and unburdening.
• Strategies for Working with Exiles
• Throughout the process, keep your parts from interfering.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.
The Internal Family Systems Approach to Psychedelic Experiences
The psyche is a delicate ecosystem and psychedelics are powerful agents that can affect it profoundly. That effect can be very positive but also there is the potential for extreme disruption. We propose a non-pathologizing map based on Internal Family Systems Therapy to this inner territory that helps facilitators and subjects alike maintain steady presence and not overreact to sometimes dramatic shifts. This session will address probable risks and benefits and suggest this as a model for further research.
Objectives
Outline
Target Audience
The Somatics of the Self: The Living, Sensing Self
Join colleagues and friends Peter and Dick as they examine the relationship between Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Self.
“Imbalanced systems, whether internal or external, will tend to polarize.” - Richard C. Schwartz, Internal Family Systems Therapy