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Digital Seminar

Awakening the Self with IFS Therapy

Noticing & Working with the Parts in the Room
Speaker:
Risa Adams
Duration:
Approx. 6 Hours
Language:
Presented in EN
Copyright:
Oct 02, 2024
Product Code:
POS059938
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Watch IFS Certified Therapist & Assistant Trainer, Dr. Risa Adams for this 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 these 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.

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

Credit

CE Information Coming Soon

Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.

CEs may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements. 

There may be an additional fee for CE certificates. Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details. 

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Speaker

Risa Adams's Profile

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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.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Risa Adams maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the IFS Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Risa Adams is a member of the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada and the Ontario Medical Association.

 

 

Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of IFS foundational concepts and the differentiation between protector parts, exiled parts, and Self-energy.
  2. Develop skills in reflective listening and the use of parts language to identify and understand clients' hopes and desired changes.
  3. Apply the 3 Fs protocol (Find, Focus, Flesh Out) and create visual maps to represent internal parts through practical exercises.
  4. Unblend and befriend protective parts to facilitate relationship-building and restore Self-leadership within therapy sessions.
  5. Identify and explore your own therapist parts, understanding how they show up in the body and influence clinical practice.
  6. 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.

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

Target Audience

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Addiction Professionals

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