Awakening the Self with IFS

Experience a breakthrough in therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. An approach backed by decades of clinical innovation.

Through IFS, clinicians learn to value the inherent intentions and resources of every internal part, allowing for a compassionate approach to even the most troubling symptoms. This training empowers clinicians with effective tools to unlock profound healing potential and transformation in their clients, making it an invaluable addition to any therapeutic practice.

Join IFS Certified Therapist & Assistant Trainer, Dr. Risa Adams for this one-day experiential workshop, that offers you an evidence based and practical solution by teaching you how to identify, understand, and work harmoniously with parts using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model.

In this transformative training, we guarantee that you will walk away with tools you can apply to your practice right away:

Practice ‘Mapping’ of Parts: Learn to create visual maps of the parts that emerge during sessions, providing a clear and structured way to understand and navigate complex internal systems.
Learn to Befriend the Protective System: Develop skills to build trusting relationships with protective parts, reducing resistance and creating a more fluid and effective therapy process.
Get to Know Your ‘Therapist Parts’: Identify and engage with your own parts that influence your clinical practice, enhancing your self-awareness and therapeutic presence.

Unlock the hidden dynamics that keep clinicians stuck and transform your client’s internal struggles into breakthroughs with Internal Family Systems Therapy!

AWAKENING THE SELF WITH IFS THERAPY
Noticing & Working With the Parts in the Room

October 2, 2024 • 9am-4:30pm EST

Only $249.99!

REGISTER NOW

Earn up to 6 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details
Can't attend live? Order the self-study version here!
Self-study will become available 4-6 weeks after 10/2/2024

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

With IFS you will shift your therapeutic lens to one that is more compassionate and non-pathologizing, promoting a deeper understanding of your clients’ internal worlds.

Let Dr. Risa Adams, IFS Institute Assistant Trainer, show you how to bring your clients parts and ‘Self’ alive. This hands-on workshop will provide you with practical tools to integrate IFS into your existing practice, making your sessions more dynamic and effective.

Through interactive exercises, reflective practices, and real-world applications, you will gain insights into both your clients' and your own internal systems. Bringing your full awareness to the parts in the room, you will harness the practice of mapping parts and using the 6Fs protocol to address issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and more.

We will also explore the therapist parts that work diligently to make us effective clinicians. While these parts have the best intentions, they can sometimes inhibit the therapeutic process. Understanding and working with these parts can alleviate feelings of burnout and enhance your sense of efficacy and meaning in your work.

This highly interactive workshop includes breakout sessions working with real material in pairs, ensuring a deeply personal and experiential learning process that you can begin to apply immediately in your practice.

Meet the Presenter

Risa Adams, MD, is a Family Physician who is a Certified IFS Therapist, Approved Consultant and Assistant Trainer with the IFS-I. She is a proud member of IFS Connect: A Canadian Consultation & Learning Hub. Her passion is supporting the growth of therapists and practitioners new to IFS, offering experiential learning in individual and small group formats, as well as co-leading workshops and retreats. Risa has taught introductory and comprehensive IFS courses for therapists and physicians including at St. Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team and the Central Lambton FHT.

Her dream is to bring more and more IFS to health, leadership, and activist communities as well as the general public.

Click here for information about Risa Adams

AWAKENING THE SELF WITH IFS THERAPY
Noticing & Working With the Parts in the Room

October 2, 2024 • 9am-4:30pm EST

Only $249.99!

REGISTER NOW

Earn up to 6 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details
Can't attend live? Order the self-study version here!
Self-study will become available 4-6 weeks after 10/2/2024

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

Outline

Understanding the IFS Model

Comprehensive overview of IFS foundational concepts
Differentiate between protector parts, exiled parts, and Self-energy
Build awareness of internal systems through experiential meditation
Discuss risks and limitations of the research

Identifying, Mapping, and Understanding Parts

Practice reflective listening in dyads to understand clients' parts
Use parts language to reflect hopes and desired changes
Recognize subtle ways parts show up and the concept of blending

Practical Application: Mapping Exercise

Create visual maps to represent parts using paper and colored pencils
Reflect on feelings towards the parts and discuss observations in a debrief session

Befriending and Understanding Protective Parts

Unblend parts to facilitate relationship-building and restore Self-leadership
Use befriending questions to understand and appreciate protective parts' fears
Identify and engage with parts that want to help or change things in therapy

Exploring Your Therapist Parts

Identify and understand your own therapist parts
Share and discuss feelings towards challenging clients
Recognize how therapist parts show up in the body and influence practice
Learn about the top-5 common therapist parts and their roles

Real-Time Application and Review

Participate in a real-time demonstration of IFS techniques
Engage in a debrief and Q&A session to discuss insights and observations
Review key learnings on parts and Self, and how to map and befriend protectors
Discuss next steps for integrating IFS into practice, including personal therapy and further learning

Ongoing Development and Practice

Conclude with recommendations for ongoing development and practice
Explore further learning opportunities and personal therapy for continued growth

This transformative training will empower you with effective tools to facilitate profound healing and transformation with your clients, making it an invaluable addition to any therapeutic practice.

Objectives

Gain a comprehensive understanding of IFS foundational concepts and the differentiation between protector parts, exiled parts, and Self-energy.
Develop skills in reflective listening and the use of parts language to identify and understand clients' hopes and desired changes.
Apply the 3 Fs protocol (Find, Focus, Flesh Out) and create visual maps to represent internal parts through practical exercises.
Unblend and befriend protective parts to facilitate relationship-building and restore Self-leadership within therapy sessions.
Identify and explore your own therapist parts, understanding how they show up in the body and influence clinical practice.
Participate in real-time demonstrations and review sessions to solidify key learnings on parts and Self, and plan next steps for integrating IFS into practice.